This book presents a framework for understanding the role of nonverbal behavior in political debates, including an examination of candidates' attempts to undermine opponents while presenting themselves as likeable. Theory and historical examples underline the importance of nonverbal elements in political contests.
This book explores the ways in which Black masculinities are created, negotiated, and contested in public spaces, calling on theory and praxis for social change.
Moral Foundations, Framing, and the Nature of Press Bias in America
In President Trump and the News Media Kuypers analyzes policy addresses by President Trump, comparing them with reporting through lenses of framing analysis and Moral Foundations Theory. Differences point to widespread journalistic bias. The effect of this bias on reportorial practices and the functioning of the American Republic is addressed.
In You Must Be Born Again: Phillis Wheatley as Prophetic Poet the author presents Phillis Wheatley as a preacher and theologian committed to transforming her world through her poetry. The result is a prophetic message of hope for the oppressed and corrective instruction for the institutional power structures.
Federal recognition enables tribes to govern themselves and make decisions for their citizens that have the power to retain their cultures. This book examines how news coverage has prioritized gaming over sovereignty and interfered in tribes' ability to be federally recognized.
Rhetoric, Authenticity, and the Transformation of the Self
Examines the concept of metanoia as both a rhetorical figure of speech and a critical tool for the analysis of self-reinventions of all kinds, including conversions related to race, sex, religion, and politics.
Syllogism, Reasoning, and Narrative in Ancient Greek Rhetoric
Examines the concept of the enthymeme in ancient Greek rhetoric, arguing that it is a technique of storytelling aimed at eliciting from the audience an inference about a narrative.
Cultivating Character, Goodwill, and Practical Wisdom
There is a deep distrust of experts in America today. Influenced by populist politics, many question or downright ignore the recommendations of scientists, scholars, and others with specialized training. It appears that expertise, a critical component of democratic life, no longer appeals to wide swaths of the body politic. On Expertise is a ......
