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Rhetorical Democracy
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Rhetorical Democracy: How Communication Shapes Political Cultureoffers an explanation and diagnosis of the current state of American democracy rooted in the American pragmatist tradition. Robert Danisch analyzes the characteristics of communication systems and communication practices that inhibit or enhance democratic life. In doing so, this book provides a detailed explanation of the ways in which the communication systems and practices that constitute democratic life are currently fostering polarization and how they might be made to foster cooperation. Scholars of communication, rhetorical studies, political science, and media studies will find this book of particular interest.
Title: Rhetorical Democracy
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Rhetorical Democracy: How Communication Shapes Political Cultureoffers an explanation and diagnosis of the current state of American democracy rooted in the American pragmatist tradition.
Robert Danisch analyzes the characteristics of communication systems and communication practices that inhibit or enhance democratic life.
In doing so, this book provides a detailed explanation of the ways in which the communication systems and practices that constitute democratic life are currently fostering polarization and how they might be made to foster cooperation.
Scholars of communication, rhetorical studies, political science, and media studies will find this book of particular interest.
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