Functionalizing Conflict: Jesse Jackson's Rhetorical Strategy at the 1984 Democratic National Convention.

Di Mare, Lesley A.

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Publication Date: 1987

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Functionalizing Conflict: Jesse Jackson's Rhetorical Strategy at the 1984 Democratic National Convention.

Di Mare, Lesley A.

Western Journal of Speech Communication, v51 n2 p218-26 Spr 1987

Examines Jesse Jackson's rhetorical strategy of functionalizing conflict among divisive Democrats during the 1984 national convention. Applies conflict theory to Jackson's convention address, which serves as the basis for this rhetorical analysis. (JD)

Descriptors: Conflict Resolution, Meetings, Persuasive Discourse, Political Attitudes, Political Campaigns, Political Candidates, Rhetorical Criticism, Rhetorical Invention

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Language: English

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