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Back to topThe Bully Pulpit, Presidential Speeches, and the Shaping of Public Policy (Hardcover)
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Description
This book explores how presidents use speeches to shape and influence public policy. Each chapter examines a selected speech delivered by every president from Roosevelt through Barack Obama to show how language has been instrumental in directing policy.
About the Author
Jeffrey S. Ashley is professor of political science at Eastern Illinois University. Marla J. Jarmer is communications instructor and director of the writing center at Danville Area Community College.
