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1 online resource (xxii, 149 pages) |
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A speech at the beach -- A speechwright's education -- Becoming a speechwright -- On the campaign trail -- The White House -- A brief bureaucratic interlude -- Jim Buckley and Ronald Reagan -- Bob Michel, man of the House -- Working with the Gipper, again -- Getting the job done |
| Summary |
For almost thirty years, William F. Gavin wrote speeches at the highest levels of government. Speechwright is his insider's view of politics, a shrewd critique of presidential and congressional rhetoric, and a personal look at the political leaders for whom he wrote speeches. While serving President Richard Nixon and candidate Ronald Reagan, Gavin advocated for "working rhetoric"--Well-crafted, clear, hard-hitting arguments that did not off er visions of the unattainable, but instead limited political discourse to achievable ends reached through practical means. Filled with hard-earned wisdom about politics and its discontents, Speechwright describes Gavin's successes, his failures, and his call for political rhetoric built on strong argument rather than the mere search for eloquence |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| SUBJECT |
Gavin, William F. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2001010019
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Gavin, William F. fast (OCoLC)fst01988832 |
| Subject |
Communication in politics -- United States -- History -- 20th century
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Rhetoric -- Political aspects -- United States -- History -- 20th century
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Speechwriting -- United States -- History -- 20th century
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Speechwriters -- United States -- Biography
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LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Composition & Creative Writing.
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LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Rhetoric.
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REFERENCE -- Writing Skills.
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Communication in politics.
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Politics and government.
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Rhetoric -- Political aspects.
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Speechwriters.
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Speechwriting.
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United States -- Politics and government -- 1945-1989. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140467
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United States.
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| Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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History.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781609172350 |
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1609172353 |
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9781628961157 |
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1628961155 |
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