Rhetorical Democracy
How Communication Shapes Political Culture
Book • 2024
Robert Danisch's "Rhetorical Democracy" delves into the current state of American democracy, examining communication systems and practices that either hinder or support democratic life.
The book grounds its analysis in the American pragmatist tradition, providing a detailed explanation of how communication fosters polarization and how it could instead promote cooperation.
Danisch explores the characteristics of communication that impact democratic life, offering insights into the challenges and potential solutions for a more functional democracy.
The work is particularly relevant to scholars in communication, rhetorical studies, political science, and media studies.
It offers a critical examination of the role of communication in shaping political culture and provides valuable insights for understanding and improving democratic processes.
The book grounds its analysis in the American pragmatist tradition, providing a detailed explanation of how communication fosters polarization and how it could instead promote cooperation.
Danisch explores the characteristics of communication that impact democratic life, offering insights into the challenges and potential solutions for a more functional democracy.
The work is particularly relevant to scholars in communication, rhetorical studies, political science, and media studies.
It offers a critical examination of the role of communication in shaping political culture and provides valuable insights for understanding and improving democratic processes.
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