The Rhetorical Rise and Demise of "Democracy" in Russian Political Discourse, Volume 3: Vladimir Putin and the Redefinition of "Democracy" - 2000-2008 - Tapa dura

Williams, David Cratis; Young, Marilyn J.; Launer, Michael K.

 
9798887193564: The Rhetorical Rise and Demise of "Democracy" in Russian Political Discourse, Volume 3: Vladimir Putin and the Redefinition of "Democracy" - 2000-2008

Sinopsis

This volume examines the rhetorical development that occurred over the first two terms of Vladimir Putin’s tenure as president of Russia. During that time Putin abandoned any effort at integration with the West, turning toward Eurasia and promoting a mythical image of Russia as a singular geopolitical entity spanning one thousand years.

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David Cratis Williams is Professor of Communication and Rhetorical Studies at Florida Atlantic University. His scholarship focuses on argumentation, rhetorical theory, and criticism; he is a recognized authority on Kenneth Burke. His work on Russian political discourse began during a meeting in Russia in January 1992.

Marilyn J. Young is the Wayne C. Minnick Professor of Communication Emerita at Florida State University. Her research has focused on political argument with an emphasis on the development of political rhetoric and argument in the former Soviet Union, particularly Russia. She remains an active scholar in retirement.

Michael K. Launer is Professor Emeritus of Russian at Florida State University. In 1987 he interpreted for the first group of Soviet scientists visiting the US following Chernobyl. A State Department certified technical interpreter, he supported Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Department of Energy assistance programs through 2012.

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