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| Murphy, John M. | 2 |
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Peer reviewedMurphy, John M. – Quarterly Journal of Speech, 1997
Examines President Clinton's address to 5,000 African Americans at the site of Martin Luther King's last speech in Memphis. Develops a critical orientation revolving around the concepts of tradition, invention, and authority to explore Clinton's performance. Shows how he interanimated the black church and liberal traditions in American politics.…
Descriptors: Black Community, Persuasive Discourse, Political Issues, Presidents of the United States
Peer reviewedMurphy, John M. – Quarterly Journal of Speech, 1990
Examines the rhetorical function of the modern American jeremiad as a means to restore social harmony in a time of crisis. Analyzes Robert F. Kennedy's response to the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. Reveals the strengths and limitations of the jeremiad as a response to social crisis. (SR)
Descriptors: Communication Research, Discourse Analysis, Persuasive Discourse, Rhetoric
