Venomous Speech

Author : Clarke Rountree
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780313398674

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Venomous Speech by Clarke Rountree Pdf

Is much of the current dysfunction in our political system attributable to the problematic discourse of politicians, pundits, and journalists? These authors on legal and political discourse say yes. This book contains essays by some of the best scholars of political communication that examine modern-day American political discourse. The contributors address what is problematic in our political discourse and what has resulted in unprecedented levels of gridlock, discord, and hostility, covering everything from the incivility of Congress to the spectacle of celebrity politicians... the arrogance of Republican and Democratic presidents to the difficulties of grassroots groups hoping to change the status quo... and the partisan shaping of news coverage to the growing influence of political comedians. This work provides a frank, hard-nosed look at what needs fixing, offers a critical lens from knowledgeable writers to help those frustrated with our political system to better understand why our discourse is so troubled, and lays out suggestions for reclaiming the commonwealth. Anyone interested in politics, government, or communication will benefit from learning how recent developments have created a "perfect storm" that is troubling the waters of our democracy.

Author : Sandy Bardsley
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2006-05-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9780812239362

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Venomous Tongues by Sandy Bardsley Pdf

"The unique contribution of Venomous Tongues lies in its interdisciplinary approach and the way it situates scolding within a broader range of issues specific to the legal and social history of the period."—L. R. Poos, The Catholic University of America

Author : Clarke Rountree
Publisher : Praeger
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780313398667

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Venomous Speech [2 Volumes] by Clarke Rountree Pdf

Is much of the current dysfunction in our political system attributable to the problematic discourse of politicians, pundits, and journalists? These authors on legal and political discourse say yes. This book contains essays by some of the best scholars of political communication that examine modern-day American political discourse. The contributors address what is problematic in our political discourse and what has resulted in unprecedented levels of gridlock, discord, and hostility, covering everything from the incivility of Congress to the spectacle of celebrity politicians... the arrogance of Republican and Democratic presidents to the difficulties of grassroots groups hoping to change the status quo... and the partisan shaping of news coverage to the growing influence of political comedians. This work provides a frank, hard-nosed look at what needs fixing, offers a critical lens from knowledgeable writers to help those frustrated with our political system to better understand why our discourse is so troubled, and lays out suggestions for reclaiming the commonwealth. Anyone interested in politics, government, or communication will benefit from learning how recent developments have created a "perfect storm" that is troubling the waters of our democracy.

Author : John Duffy
Publisher : University Press of Colorado
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781607328278

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Provocations of Virtue by John Duffy Pdf

In Provocations of Virtue, John Duffy explores the indispensable role of writing teachers and scholars in counteracting the polarized, venomous “post-truth” character of contemporary public argument. Teachers of writing are uniquely positioned to address the crisis of public discourse because their work in the writing classroom is tied to the teaching of ethical language practices that are known to moral philosophers as “the virtues”—truthfulness, accountability, open-mindedness, generosity, and intellectual courage. Drawing upon Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics and the branch of philosophical inquiry known as “virtue ethics,” Provocations of Virtue calls for the reclamation of “rhetorical virtues” as a core function in the writing classroom. Duffy considers what these virtues actually are, how they might be taught, and whether they can prepare students to begin repairing the broken state of public argument. In the discourse of the virtues, teachers and scholars of writing are offered a common language and a shared narrative—a story that speaks to the inherent purpose of the writing class and to what is at stake in teaching writing in the twenty-first century. This book is a timely and historically significant contribution to the field and will be of major interest to scholars and administrators in writing studies, rhetoric, composition, and linguistics as well as philosophers and those exploring ethics.

Author : John Peter DiIulio
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2024-08-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780691235868

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Completely Free by John Peter DiIulio Pdf

An original, unified reconstruction of Mill’s moral and political philosophy—one that finally reveals its consistency and full power Few thinkers have been as influential as John Stuart Mill, whose philosophy has arguably defined Utilitarian ethics and modern liberalism. But fewer still have been subject to as much criticism for perceived ambiguities and inconsistencies. In Completely Free, John Peter DiIulio offers an ambitious and comprehensive new reading that explains how Mill’s ethical, moral, and political ideas are all part of a unified, coherent, and powerful philosophy. Almost every aspect of Mill’s practical philosophy has been charged with contradictions, illogic, or incoherence. Most notoriously, Mill claims an absolute commitment both to promoting societal happiness and to defending individual liberty—a commitment that many critics believe must ultimately devolve into an either/or. DiIulio resolves these and other problems by reconsidering and reconstructing the key components of Mill’s practical thought: his theories of happiness, morality, liberty, and freedom. Casting new light on old texts, DiIulio argues that Mill’s Utilitarianism and liberalism are not only compatible but philosophically wedded, that his theories naturally emanate from one another, and that the vast majority of interpretive mysteries surrounding Mill can be readily demystified. In a manner at once sympathetic and critical, DiIulio seeks to present Mill in his most lucid and potent form. From the higher pleasures and moral impartiality to free speech and nondomination, Completely Free provides an unmatched account of the unity and power of Mill’s enduring moral and political thought.

Author : Clarke Rountree
Publisher : Praeger
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0313398666

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Venomous Speech [2 volumes] by Clarke Rountree Pdf

This book contains essays by some of the best scholars of political communication that examine modern-day American political discourse. The contributors address what is problematic in our political discourse and what has resulted in unprecedented levels of gridlock, discord, and hostility, covering everything from the incivility of Congress to the spectacle of celebrity politicians... the arrogance of Republican and Democratic presidents to the difficulties of grassroots groups hoping to change the status quo... and the partisan shaping of news coverage to the growing influence of political comedians. This work provides a frank, hard-nosed look at what needs fixing, offers a critical lens from knowledgeable writers to help those frustrated with our political system to better understand why our discourse is so troubled, and lays out suggestions for reclaiming the commonwealth. Anyone interested in politics, government, or communication will benefit from learning how recent developments have created a "perfect storm" that is troubling the waters of our democracy.

Author : David Tucker
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2012-03-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781441177421

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Illuminating the Dark Arts of War by David Tucker Pdf

Since 9/11, the dominant view is that we have entered an era of 'new conflict' in which technology has empowered non-state actors who now pose unprecedented and unmanageable threats to U.S. national security. This unique work studies a range of threats, from homegrown and foreign terrorism to the possibility of cyber- or Chinese sabotage and fears of religious subversion to challenge every aspects of this 'new conflict' argument and expose its underlying exaggerations and misunderstandings. Examining such issues as political violence, the role of religion in terrorism, the impact of technology, and the political aspects of homeland security, this unique survey demonstrates how such activities as terrorism are limited by their clandestine nature. It also addresses why we need to switch our strategic focus and increase the role citizens have in dealing with such threats. This historically informed and critical analysis fills a void in the debates on the threats and conflicts that the U.S. confronts at home and abroad and will appeal to anyone interested in national security and terrorism.

Author : Eric Jager
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Bible
ISBN : 0801480361

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The Tempter's Voice by Eric Jager Pdf

Jager links medieval interpretations of the Fall to underlying cultural anxieties about the ambiguity of the sign, the instability of oral tradition, the pleasure of the text, and the many rhetorical guises of the tempter's voice. He also assesses the modern and postmodern legacy of the Fall, showing how this myth continues to embody central ideas concerning language

Author : James H. Cumming
Publisher : Nicolas-Hays, Inc.
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2019-12-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780892546831

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Torah and Nondualism by James H. Cumming Pdf

Torah and Nondualism is a commentary on the Torah, or Pentateuch, meaning “five books,” written in the form of five essays—one for each book. It reconciles modern biblical scholarship with the Jewish hermeneutical techniques recorded in the Zohar and shows that the meanings these interpretive techniques reveal are so consistent and illuminating throughout the Bible that they must have been intended by its redactors. By combining these traditional methods with modern insights, the book uncovers hidden themes in the Bible that other commentaries have overlooked. Specifically, Torah and Nondualism discovers a syncretistic subtext in the Pentateuch aimed at reconciling two religious cultures: one rooted in Egyptian esoteric tradition and the other in Canaanite mythology and practice. In later times, these two religious cultures corresponded roughly to two rival kingdoms, Judah and Israel. The Torah ingeniously harmonizes this spiritual and political rift. When this subtext is fully appreciated, it is recognizable in all the Torah’s most obscure rituals. Even those priestly rites associated with temple worship are understandable. The bitter rebellion against Moses and Aaron’s leadership is presented in terms of the Torah’s effort to harmonize conflict, sometimes by demanding great personal sacrifice. Illustrated to make the complexities of scribal hermeneutics readily accessible to the nonexpert, Torah and Nondualism requires no prior knowledge of Hebrew and introduces the reader to an esoteric level of Bible interpretation previously known only to a small group of trained Hebrew scribes. Its intelligent and well-supported analysis promises to change the way you think about the Bible.

Author : Louis E. V. Nevaer
Publisher : M.E. Sharpe
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0765612917

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The Rise of the Hispanic Market in the United States by Louis E. V. Nevaer Pdf

This study examines the Hispanic worldview and how it informs economic decisions, both in the US and across North America. It challenges the view that American culture will soon dominate its NAFTA trading partners and looks carefully at the market for Hispanic goods in the US.

Author : Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia,The Cummings Center for Russian Studies,The Foreign Ministry of the Russian Federation,The Israel Foreign Ministry,The Oriental Institute,The Russian Federal Archives,University of Tel Aviv, Israel
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1085 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2020-12-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781135255015

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Documents on Israeli-Soviet Relations 1941-1953 by Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia,The Cummings Center for Russian Studies,The Foreign Ministry of the Russian Federation,The Israel Foreign Ministry,The Oriental Institute,The Russian Federal Archives,University of Tel Aviv, Israel Pdf

These annotated documents give an insight into the relationship between the Soviet Union and Palestine/Israel from 1941 to 1953. Most of the documents appear here for the first time - declassified and published in accordance with a bilateral agreement between Israel and Russia.

Author : Virginia Langum
Publisher : Springer
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-15
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781137449900

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Medicine and the Seven Deadly Sins in Late Medieval Literature and Culture by Virginia Langum Pdf

This book considers how scientists, theologians, priests, and poets approached the relationship of the human body and ethics in the later Middle Ages. Is medicine merely a metaphor for sin? Or can certain kinds of bodies physiologically dispose people to be angry, sad, or greedy? If so, then is it their fault? Virginia Langum offers an account of the medical imagery used to describe feelings and actions in religious and literary contexts, referencing a variety of behavioral discussions within medical contexts. The study draws upon medical and theological writing for its philosophical basis, and upon more popular works of religion, as well as poetry, to show how these themes were articulated, explored, and questioned more widely in medieval culture.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2024-05-13
Category : Israel
ISBN : 0714648434

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Documents on Israeli-Soviet Relations, 1941-1953 by Anonim Pdf

Author : Exell, Joseph S.
Publisher : Delmarva Publications, Inc.
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Biblical Illustrator, Volume 2 by Exell, Joseph S. Pdf

Would you like it if one of the greatest preachers could help you prepare your sermons? How about 20+ ministers to assist you with your sermon? Joseph Exell included content from some of the most famous preachers such as Dwight L. Moody, Charles Spurgeon, J. C. Ryle, Charles Hodge, Alexander MacLaren, Adam Clark, Matthew Henry and many more. He compiled this 56 volume Biblical Illustrator Commentary and Delmarva Publications, Inc. is publishing it in a 6 volume digital set with a linked table of contents for ease of studying. This set includes the analysis on entire Bible, Old and New Testament. Complete your resources with this Biblical Illustrator by Joseph Exell.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 878 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1881
Category : English literature
ISBN : IND:30000153244185

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The Spectator by Anonim Pdf