Roderick P. Hart Knihy

The book explores the transformative impact of television on American political engagement, analyzing how its presentation format influences viewers' actions, voting behaviors, and emotional responses. Roderick P Hart delves into the interplay between media and politics, offering insights into the evolving relationship between citizens and their political landscape. This revised edition provides a comprehensive look at the implications of televised politics on democracy and public perception in the United States.

Trump and Us offers a fresh perspective on how Donald Trump became president and maintains his popularity, taking seriously the breadth and depth of his support. Through a rhetorical analysis of the 2016 campaign and early presidency, the book identifies four emotions central to Trump's hold on his supporters.

Roderick Hart explores the significance of political communication in campaigns, asserting that the language used in speeches, ads, and debates shapes public dialogue and sustains democracy. He examines how different word choices can complicate understanding but ultimately believes that campaigns enhance awareness of issues, foster empathy, and motivate voter participation. Hart argues that despite the influence of marketing tactics, the exchange of ideas during campaigns remains beneficial for American society, enriching the political landscape.

To the well-meaning people of Future World the problem is obvious, too many people. And so is the solution - eliminate as many of their fellow human beings as they can. Though for Catherine Cooper, Cindy Horvath and Gina Saito this is easier said than done, till they get their hands on a bird flu virus made lethal in the lab.

This book examines a wide swath of political discourse to shed new light on the meaning and significance of eloquence. Roderick P. Hart, a leading scholar of political communication, develops new ways of measuring persuasiveness and rhetorical power through the use of computer-based methods.