| The Primary Decision: A Functional Analysis of Debates in Presidential Primaries Contributor(s): Benoit, William L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0275974405 ISBN-13: 9780275974404 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $108.90 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2001 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Political Process - Political Parties - Language Arts & Disciplines | Communication Studies - Political Science | American Government - National |
| Dewey: 324.273 |
| LCCN: 2001032925 |
| Series: Notre Dame Conferences in Medieval Studies |
| Physical Information: 0.56" H x 6" W x 9" (0.94 lbs) 176 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher 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. |