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Finding the Words: A Rhetorical History of South Africa's Transition from Aparth

Description: Finding the Words by Thomas Moriarty The author accounts for South Africas transition from apartheid to democracy from a rhetorical perspective. These rhetorical changes moved South Africa out of the realm of violent conflict and into one of rhetorical conflict, a democratic space in which the country could resolve its problems at the negotiating table and in the ballot box. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The author accounts for South Africas transition from apartheid to democracy from a rhetorical perspective. Based on an exhaustive analysis of hundreds of public statements made by South Africas leaders from 1985 to the present, Moriarty shows how key constructions of the political scene paved the way for negotiations, elections, and national reconciliation. These rhetorical changes moved South Africa out of the realm of violent conflict and into one of rhetorical conflict, a democratic space in which the country could resolve its problems at the negotiating table and in the ballot box. Author Biography THOMAS A. MORIARTY teaches rhetoric and writing at Salisbury University in Maryland. Table of Contents IntroductionRhetoric and Conflict in Apartheid South AfricaSouth Africas Rhetoric of Violent ConflictRhetorical ChangeRhetoric and Negotiations for a New South AfricaTalking About TalksNegotiations, Civil Wars, and a Revolution by Force. . . . AlmostA Glorious Human AchievementSouth Africa and the Prospect for Civic Discourse in the Third MillenniumReferences Promotional Shows how rhetorical changes in South African politics from 1985 on paved the way for negotiations, elections, and national conciliation. Long Description The author accounts for South Africas transition from apartheid to democracy from a rhetorical perspective. Based on an exhaustive analysis of hundreds of public statements made by South Africas leaders from 1985 to the present, Moriarty shows how key constructions of the political scene paved the way for negotiations, elections, and national reconciliation. These rhetorical changes moved South Africa out of the realm of violent conflict and into one of rhetorical conflict, a democratic space in which the country could resolve its problems at the negotiating table and in the ballot box. Promotional "Headline" Shows how rhetorical changes in South African politics from 1985 on paved the way for negotiations, elections, and national conciliation. Details ISBN1567506682 Short Title FINDING THE WORDS Pages 160 Series Civic Discourse for the Third Millennium Language English ISBN-10 1567506682 ISBN-13 9781567506686 Media Book Format Hardcover Illustrations Yes Year 2003 Place of Publication Westport Country of Publication United States Subtitle A Rhetorical History of South Africas Transition from Apartheid to Democracy Imprint Praeger Publishers Inc DOI 10.1604/9781567506686 UK Release Date 2003-10-30 AU Release Date 2003-10-30 NZ Release Date 2003-10-30 US Release Date 2003-10-30 Author Thomas Moriarty Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Publication Date 2003-10-30 DEWEY 808.5308832 Audience General Audience Age 7-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:11116649;

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Book Title: Finding the Words: a Rhetorical History of South Africa's Transition from Apartheid to Democracy

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Publisher: ABC-Clio

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