Presidential rhetoric: Definition of a field of study

1 March 1984

journal article
research article
Published by Taylor & Francis in Central States Speech Journal

Vol. 35 (1) , 24-34
https://doi.org/10.1080/10510978409368157

Abstract

Professor Windt surveys journal articles published since 1960, divides them into four categories of critical analysis, evaluates our knowledge of presidential rhetoric, and suggests directions for future research in this field of study.

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