Epideictic and deliberative strategies in opposition to war
The paradox of honor and expediency
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5813855 |
|---|---|
| Authors | John M Murphy (North Dakota State University), John Murphy (0000-0003-0200-7778, Dakota State University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1992 |
| Volume | 43 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 65-78 |
| Publication date | 1992-06-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Communication Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1051-0974 • E-ISSN: 1745-1035 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/10510979209368361 |
| OpenAlex | W2015354127 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 22 |
This essay examines the dissent of two major congressional opponents of war in the modern age: Senators Robert F. Kennedy and Sam Nunn. It advances the argument that, like presidential discourse advocating military action, congressional dissent can be understood in terms of appeals to honor and expediency. Such a framework elucidates the rhetorical dynamics between presidents and Congress and facilitates an understanding of the continuing rhetorical failure of the congressional branch on issues of war and peace
Argument (complex analysis · Dissent · Honor · Opposition (politics · Discourse Analysis in Language Studies · Public Relations and Crisis Communication · Rhetoric and Communication Studies
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| Unique citing works | 6 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,21 |
| Citation span | 1998 - 2011 (14) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 6 |