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Televised Presidential Debates: Advocacy in Contemporary America » Read Now
by Susan A. Hellweg, Michael Pfau, Steven R. Brydon. 168 pgs.

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This vital study employs a "television perspective" in examining the sponsorship, formats, nature, and impacts of presidential debates, stressing the 1960, 1976, 1980, 1984, and 1988 debates. The authors integrate contemporary theory and research about the television medium and influence with...
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This vital study employs a "television perspective" in examining the sponsorship, formats, nature, and impacts of presidential debates, stressing the 1960, 1976, 1980, 1984, and 1988 debates. The authors integrate contemporary theory and research about the television medium and influence with extensive research on presidential debates. Specific topics include how presidential debates have evolved as a function of the participation of the broadcast industry, how debates are structured to fit the demands of the television medium, how candidates' verbal messages must be tailored to the medium, how candidates' visual messages are defined through the medium, and the persuasive effects of mediated debates.
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Televised Presidential Debates and Public Policy » Read Now
by Sidney Kraus. 323 pgs.

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The Great Debates: Kennedy vs. Nixon, 1960 » Read Now
by Sidney Kraus. 439 pgs.

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Winners of the First 1960 Televised Presidential Debate between Kennedy and Nixon, in Journal of Communication » Read Now
by Sidney Kraus. 19 pgs.

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The Great Debates: Carter vs. Ford, 1976 » Read Now
by Sidney Kraus. 553 pgs.

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Candidates in Conflict: Persuasive Attack and Defense in the 1992 Presidential Debates » Read Now
by William L. Benoit, William T. Wells. 262 pgs.

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Candidates in Conflict provides a new perspective for understanding presidential debates by analyzing the three televised debates in 1992 among candidates Bill Clinton, George Bush, and Ross Perot. Viewed by millions and now an expected part of presidential campaigns, the debates captured the...
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Candidates in Conflict provides a new perspective for understanding presidential debates by analyzing the three televised debates in 1992 among candidates Bill Clinton, George Bush, and Ross Perot. Viewed by millions and now an expected part of presidential campaigns, the debates captured the attention of the nation. The authors show that presidential candidates, by using persuasive attack and defense strategies, are able either to undermine (in the case of their opponents) or to preserve (for themselves) the vital issues of personal credibility and policy matters. The book includes complete transcripts of the debates.
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Rhetorical Studies of National Political Debates-- 1996 » Read Now
by Robert V. Friedenberg. 104 pgs.

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Seventeen of the most widely seen and heard speakers in history all have one thing in common: they were all seen and heard while engaged in national political debates as they sought the two highest offices Americans can bestow upon their countrymen. This book focuses on the most recent four of these...
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Seventeen of the most widely seen and heard speakers in history all have one thing in common: they were all seen and heard while engaged in national political debates as they sought the two highest offices Americans can bestow upon their countrymen. This book focuses on the most recent four of these individuals--Clinton, Dole, Gore, and Kemp--and the rhetorical centerpieces of their respective campaigns, the 1996 political campaign debates. This text explores the factors motivating the candidates to debate, the goals of each candidate in debating, the rhetorical strategies, and the effects of particular debates. The volume ends with insights into the patterns and trends of national political debating. This is an invaluable text for students and researchers of American political campaigns, the presidency, and rhetoric.
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The Electronic Election: Perspectives on the 1996 Campaign Communication (Chap. 10 "Constructing the 1996 Debates: Determining the Settings, Formats, and Participants," Chap. 11 "Metaphors in the 1996 Presidential Debates: An Analysis of Themes," Chap. 12 "Citizen Response to the 1996 Presidential Debates: Focusing on the Focus Groups," Chap. 13 "Winning by Staying Ahead: 1996 Debate Performance Verdicts," and Chap. 14 "The Influence of Medium and Media Commentary on Presidential Debate Effects") » Read Now
by Lynda Lee Kaid, Dianne G. Bystrom. 422 pgs.

Collections: History, Entire Library
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In Pursuit of the White House 2000: How We Choose Our Presidential Nominees (Chap. Seven "The Role of Televised Debates in the Presidential Nominating Process") » Read Now
by William G. Mayer. 390 pgs.

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As Gore & Bradley battle it out & George W. Bush amasses yet more funds, In Pursuit of the White House 2000 is published in time for the run up to elections in 2000. The book's distinctive, primary focus on choosing presidential nominees, provides detailed information about the vital components of...
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As Gore & Bradley battle it out & George W. Bush amasses yet more funds, In Pursuit of the White House 2000 is published in time for the run up to elections in 2000. The book's distinctive, primary focus on choosing presidential nominees, provides detailed information about the vital components of the process, such as, the New Hampshire primary, televised candidate debates, inter-party unity, the role of women, the vice-presidency & political consultants, & the new rules for 2000. Mayer's accessible & nontechnical approach, plus his use of the most current & cutting-edge research, makes In Pursuit of the White House 2000 a must-read for all observers of the race to become president.
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Audience Perceptions of Politeness and Advocacy Skills in the 2000 and 2004 Presidential Debates, in Argumentation and Advocacy » Read Now
by William O. Dailey, Edward A. Hinck, Shelly S. Hinck. 15 pgs.

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News Verdicts, the Debates, and Presidential Campaigns » Read Now
by James B. Lemert, William R. Elliott, James M. Bernstein, William L. Rosenberg, Karl J. Nestvold. 296 pgs.

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The most definitive report ever on verdict effects, this book gives striking new evidence that media assessments of presidential debates sway voters. The authors conducted 2,350 surveys and extensive analysis of news reports to scrutinize the post-debate news of 1988. They also examined the effects...
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The most definitive report ever on verdict effects, this book gives striking new evidence that media assessments of presidential debates sway voters. The authors conducted 2,350 surveys and extensive analysis of news reports to scrutinize the post-debate news of 1988. They also examined the effects of the "attack ads" used by Bush and Dukakis. They found that the news media consistently downplay debate content and instead emphasize their own views on candidate performance--media verdicts influence voters as much as the debates themselves.
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The Joint Press Conference: The History, Impact, and Prospects of American Presidential Debates » Read Now
by David J. Lanoue, Peter R. Schrott, Bernard K. Johnpoll. 180 pgs.

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The reinterpretations of social science findings presented in this first comprehensive analysis of the issues of presidential debate effects on voting behavior strongly suggest that early reports of the electoral triviality of the debates were premature. Lanoue and Schrott study the largely ignored...
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The reinterpretations of social science findings presented in this first comprehensive analysis of the issues of presidential debate effects on voting behavior strongly suggest that early reports of the electoral triviality of the debates were premature. Lanoue and Schrott study the largely ignored area of the content of presidential debates, emphasize the importance of reinforcement as an electorally significant phenomenon, and propose a model of debate effects that takes into consideration both direct and indirect paths between debate watching and attitude change.
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Media Messages in American Presidential Elections (Chap. 5 "Televised Presidential Debates: The Ultimate Pseudoevents") » Read Now
by Diana Owen, Bernard K. Johnpoll. 202 pgs.

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Focusing on the audience, Owen investigates the way people process media messages during campaigns. She examines the role of ads, news stories, poll results, and debates in presidential campaigns. Based on surveys fielded during the 1984 and 1988 Presidential campaigns, Owen compares these four...
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Focusing on the audience, Owen investigates the way people process media messages during campaigns. She examines the role of ads, news stories, poll results, and debates in presidential campaigns. Based on surveys fielded during the 1984 and 1988 Presidential campaigns, Owen compares these four message categories to determine their relative importance to voters. She also investigates how people make use of messages when establishing their perceptions of candidates and issues. This book is designed for researchers and students in communications and mass media, voting behavior, and public opinion.
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The Use of Evidence in Presidential Debates: A Study of Evidence Levels and Types from 1960 to 1988, in Argumentation and Advocacy » Read Now
by David Levasseur, Kevin W. Dean. 14 pgs.

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Political Campaign Communication: Principles and Practices (Chap. 8 "Debates in Political Campaigns") » Read Now
by Judith S. Trent, Robert V. Friedenberg. 386 pgs.

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...Judith S. Trent is Professor of Communication and Associate Vice President for Research and Advanced Studies at the University of Cincinnati...
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Political Communication: Politics, Press, and Public in America (Chap. 21 "Debates: Formats and Strategies" and Chap. 22 "Debates: Impact and Controversies") » Read Now
by Richard M. Perloff. 492 pgs.

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