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The Primary Decision
A Functional Analysis of Debates in Presidential Primaries
The Primary Decision
A Functional Analysis of Debates in Presidential Primaries
Description
Benoit and his colleagues apply the functional theory of political campaign discourse to 25 presidential primary debates beginning with the 1948 American presidential primary campaign. They conclude with the 2000 presidential primaries.
They identify the functions, topics, and targets of attacks, and the results are compared with research on primary TV spots and with general debates. An important resource for scholars and students of American presidential and party elections and political communications.
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
Method and Procedures: Analyzing Acclaims, Attacks, and Defenses
Early Primary Debates: 1948, 1960, 1968, 1972, 1980
Republican Primary Debates: "I Paid for This Microphone!"
1984 Democratic Primary Debates: Morning Again in America
1988 Primary Debates: What After Reagan?
1992: Who Will Challenge the Leader of Desert Storm?
2000: Who Will Be the First President of the New Millennium?
Conclusions
Appendix: List of Primary Debates
Appendix: Sample Acclaims and Attacks on Forms of Policy and of Character
References
Index
Introduction
Method and Procedures: Analyzing Acclaims, Attacks, and Defenses
Early Primary Debates: 1948, 1960, 1968, 1972, 1980
Republican Primary Debates: "I Paid for This Microphone!"
1984 Democratic Primary Debates: Morning Again in America
1988 Primary Debates: What After Reagan?
1992: Who Will Challenge the Leader of Desert Storm?
2000: Who Will Be the First President of the New Millennium?
Conclusions
Appendix: List of Primary Debates
Appendix: Sample Acclaims and Attacks on Forms of Policy and of Character
References
Index
Product details
| Published | 30 Dec 2001 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 176 |
| ISBN | 9780313073557 |
| Imprint | Praeger |
| Series | Praeger Series in Political Communication |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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