Abstract
This essay examines the 1952 presidential campaign as an instance of contemporary civic republicanism. The essay claims that Stevenson adapted the tenets of republicanism as a pragmatic response to the obstacles that confronted him in his race for the White House. Analysis of his campaign rhetoric reveals the strengths and limitations of republicanism as a political argument. The essay explores the complex relationship between rhetorical style, political judgment, and presidential campaign discourse.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 313-328 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| Journal | Quarterly Journal of Speech |
| Volume | 80 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Aug 1994 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Communication
- Language and Linguistics
- Education