ISBN:
9781439903353
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (x, 203 p)
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2010 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Rude Democracy : Civility and Incivility in American Politics
DDC:
306.20973
Keywords:
Political culture
;
Courtesy Political aspects
;
United States Politics and government 2009-
Abstract:
Democracy is, by its very nature, often rude. But there are limits to how uncivil we should be. In her timely and important book, Rude Democracy, Susan Herbst explores the ways we discuss public policy, how we treat each other as we do, and how we can create a more civil national culture. Herbst uses the examples of Sarah Palin and Barack Obama to illustrate her case. She scrutinizes Palin as both victim and perpetrator of incivility, including close analysis of her speeches on the 2008 campaign trail, the tone at her rallies, and her interactions with her audience. Turning to Barack Obama
Description / Table of Contents:
Contents; Acknowledgments; 1. The Powerful-if Elusive-Nature of Civility; 2. Sarah Palin and Her Publics; 3. Barack Obama, Difference, and Civility; 4. Our Future Leaders: College Students and Political Argument; 5. Conclusion: Civility, Communication, and a Culture of Argument; Appendix I: Transcript of President Barack Obama's Commencement Address, University of Notre Dame, May 17, 2009; Appendix II: University System of Georgia Survey on Student Speech and Discussion; Notes; Bibliography; Index
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
