This new anthology rounds out Ronald Reagan's rhetorical persona
and fills a major gap in the literature about the man by offering
an unbiased and a multi-dimensional picture of his public speeches
during all phases of his political life. The 52 speech texts are
arranged, with short introductions, into six topical chapters
covering his Hollywood years, his eight years as governor of
California, his presidential campaigns of 1976 and 1980, and his
two terms as president. This compact reference will be handy for
professionals and students at all levels who are looking for a
well-rounded collection of both obscure and well-known speeches
which offers Reagan's views on major issues at different times
throughout his career. The short volume is suitable for college,
university, professional, and public libraries.
This representative collection shows Ronald Reagan speaking as
an actor, an ideologue, and a pragmatic politician, illustrating
his diverse communication styles. The anthology contains both good
and bad speeches--some that are famous and others that are
little-known--and includes patriotic messages, views on
citizenship, politics, and governance and on important issues at
different stages in his career. This handy reference is
uncompromising in its impartial selection of speeches. A short
bibliography points to major sources and important studies, and a
full index makes the reference completely accessible.
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