Douglas MacArthur: Warrior as Wordsmith by Bernard K. Duffy (English) Hardcover

Description: Douglas MacArthur by Bernard K. Duffy, Ronald H. Carpenter From I Shall Return to Old Soldiers Never Die, General MacArthurs phraseology invariably captured an audiences attention. Part I is a critical analysis of MacArthur and his speeches, while Part II contains the texts of the addresses discussed.In their analysis, the authors avoid extremes of praise or blame. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From I Shall Return to Old Soldiers Never Die, General MacArthurs phraseology invariably captured an audiences attention. The MacArthur persona may be familiar to many Americans more because of his oratory than because of his military deeds. Covering both his martial and his political oratory, this book provides a balanced, full-length study of MacArthurs oratorical accomplishments and their impact. Part I is a critical analysis of MacArthur and his speeches, while Part II contains the texts of the addresses discussed.In their analysis, the authors avoid extremes of praise or blame. The highlight of the book is its account of MacArthurs rhetoric persuading Army and Navy chiefs to undertake the Inchon landing, arguably his finest hour. When MacArthur challenged Truman, taking policy differences to Congress, his rhetoric enabled more than one congressman to see deity in the general. Duffy and Carpenter analyze well the measured cadences of that speech as well as the platitudes of the keynote speech at the 1952 Republican National Convention. If Old Soldiers Never Die polished his halo, the convention address tarnished it. This book captures both the brilliant flashes and the arrogant stupidities of the man. (Quoted from the foreword by Robert P. Newman) Author Biography BERNARD K. DUFFY is Professor of Speech at California Polytechnic State. His recent books include American Orators before 1900 (Greenwood, 1987) and American Orators of the Twentieth Century (Greenwood, 1987), and The Politics of Rhetoric: Richard M. Weaver and the Conservative Tradition (Greenwood, 1993).RONALD H. CARPENTER is Professor of English at the University of Florida./e He is the author of The Eloquence of Frederick Jackson Turner (1983) and History as Rhetoric: Style, Narrative, and Persuasion (1995). Table of Contents Series ForewordForewordCritical AnalysisWar Ending and Oratorical BeginningThe Truman-MacArthur Controversy and the 1951 Address to a Joint Meeting of CongressMacArthur, Republican Politics, and the "Triumphal Tour"MacArthurs Oratory on Behalf of Inchon: Discourse that Changed the Course of HistoryMartial Lexis from Aristotelian Attica: The Stylistic Persona of Douglas MacArthurRetrospect and ProspectSpeechesVeterans of the Rainbow (42nd Infantry Division of World War I), Washington, D.C., 14 July 1935The Hope of All Mankind USS Missouri, 2 September 1945Signing of the Surrender Instrument by Japan, 2 September 1945Speech of Behalf of Inchon Dai Ichi, Building, Tokyo, 23 August 1950Joint Meeting of the Two Houses of the U.S. Congress, 19 April 1951Republican National Convention, Chicago IL, 7 July 1952U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY, 12 May 1962Chronology of Major SpeechesBibliographyIndex Review Scholarly, well informed, critical analysis through case studies of the generals skillfully constructed use of rhetoric in oratory… * Cellar Arrivals *…[the authors] have assembled all of his speeches and carefully dissected them for both meaning and clarity. This monumental work cuts through the myths and legends that have grown up around MacArthur since his death as well as giving the reader a well-balanced an accurate portrayal of both the man and his oratorical studies. * The Stars and Stripes *Fortunately for students of rhetorical history, especially those interested in post-Worl War II discourse, Bernard K. Duffy and Ronald H. Carpenter have written a thorough and insightful book that explores the warrior as wordsmithh and explains how MacArthur utilized in his quest for greatness….Second, Duffy and Carpenter demonstrate that a well-crafted rhetorical analysis offers a unique perspective that complements the work of historians, political scientists, and other scholars. This bookis neither a biography tolf through the lens of oratory nor a demographic description of the generals various public speeches. Instead, the authors identify the most significant oratorical events of MacArthurs career and use the tools of rhetorical criticism to illuminate how speechmaking contributed to his leadership. * Southern Communication Journal * Promotional Provides a balanced analysis of MacArthurs oratory from his Old Soldiers Never Die speech to the platitudes of his 1952 Republican convention address. Long Description From I Shall Return to Old Soldiers Never Die, General MacArthurs phraseology invariably captured an audiences attention. The MacArthur persona may be familiar to many Americans more because of his oratory than because of his military deeds. Covering both his martial and his political oratory, this book provides a balanced, full-length study of MacArthurs oratorical accomplishments and their impact. Part I is a critical analysis of MacArthur and his speeches, while Part II contains the texts of the addresses discussed. In their analysis, the authors avoid extremes of praise or blame. The highlight of the book is its account of MacArthurs rhetoric persuading Army and Navy chiefs to undertake the Inchon landing, arguably his finest hour. When MacArthur challenged Truman, taking policy differences to Congress, his rhetoric enabled more than one congressman to see deity in the general. Duffy and Carpenter analyze well the measured cadences of that speech as well as the platitudes of the keynote speech at the 1952 Republican National Convention. If Old Soldiers Never Die polished his halo, the convention address tarnished it. This book captures both the brilliant flashes and the arrogant stupidities of the man. (Quoted from the foreword by Robert P. Newman) Review Quote "...[the authors] have assembled all of his speeches and carefully dissected them for both meaning and clarity. This monumental work cuts through the myths and legends that have grown up around MacArthur since his death as well as giving the reader a well-balanced an accurate portrayal of both the man and his oratorical studies." The Stars and Stripes Promotional "Headline" Provides a balanced analysis of MacArthurs oratory from his Old Soldiers Never Die speech to the platitudes of his 1952 Republican convention address. Details ISBN0313291489 Year 1997 ISBN-10 0313291489 ISBN-13 9780313291487 Format Hardcover Imprint Greenwood Press Country of Publication United States DEWEY 815.52 Illustrations chronology, bibliography, index Author Ronald H. Carpenter Place of Publication Westport Publication Date 1997-08-26 Pages 240 Series Great American Orators Subtitle Warrior as Wordsmith Short Title Douglas Macarthur Language English Media Book DOI 10.1604/9780313291487 Series Number 24 UK Release Date 1997-08-26 AU Release Date 1997-08-26 NZ Release Date 1997-08-26 US Release Date 1997-08-26 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Audience Undergraduate 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:119982848;

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