The Primary Decision: A Functional Analysis of Debates in Presidential Primaries

Author:   William L. Benoit ,  etc. ,  et al
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
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9780275974404


Pages:   176
Publication Date:   30 December 2001
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Format:   Hardback
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The Primary Decision: A Functional Analysis of Debates in Presidential Primaries


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Benoit and his colleagues apply the functional theory of political campaign discourse to 25 presidential primary debates beginning with the 1948 American presidential primary campaign. They conclude with the 2000 presidential primaries. They identify the functions, topics, and targets of attacks, and the results are compared with research on primary TV spots and with general debates. An important resource for scholars and students of American presidential and party elections and political communications.

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Author:   William L. Benoit ,  etc. ,  et al
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Praeger Publishers Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.426kg
ISBN:  

9780275974404


ISBN 10:   0275974405
Pages:   176
Publication Date:   30 December 2001
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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"Preface Introduction Method and Procedures: Analyzing Acclaims, Attacks, and Defenses Early Primary Debates: 1948, 1960, 1968, 1972, 1980 Republican Primary Debates: ""I Paid for This Microphone!"" 1984 Democratic Primary Debates: Morning Again in America 1988 Primary Debates: What After Reagan? 1992: Who Will Challenge the Leader of Desert Storm? 2000: Who Will Be the First President of the New Millennium? Conclusions Appendix: List of Primary Debates Appendix: Sample Acclaims and Attacks on Forms of Policy and of Character References Index"

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Recommended for graduate students, researchers, and faculty. -CHOICE ?Recommended for graduate students, researchers, and faculty.?-CHOICE


?Recommended for graduate students, researchers, and faculty.?-CHOICE


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WILLIAM L. BENOIT is Professor of Communication at the University of Missouri. Benoit has published extensively in political communication, including The Clinton Scandals and the Politics of Image Restoration, with Joseph R. Blaney (Praeger, 2001). P. M. PIER is a lecturer at Wartburg College In addition to Campaign '96: A Functional Analysis of Acclaiming, Attaching, and Defending, with William L. Benoit and Joseph R. Blaney (Praeger, 1998), she has published in various scholarly journals. LeANN M. BRAZEAL is with the Department of Communication at the University of Missouri./e She has published in Argumentation and Advocacy. JOHN P. McHALE is with the Department of Communication at the University of Missouri./e He has published in Communication Quarterly and Critical Studies in Media Communication. ANDREW KLYUKOVSKI is Assistant Professor at Truman State University./e He has published in Critical Studies in Media Communication. DAVID AIRNE is with the Department of Communication at the University of Missouri./e He has published in Critical Studies in Media Communication.

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