Lexington Books
Pages: 140
Trim: 6 x 9
978-0-7391-8237-6 • Hardback • December 2013 • $91.00 • (£70.00)
978-0-7391-8238-3 • eBook • December 2013 • $86.50 • (£67.00)
Rachel Friedman is assistant professor of communication studies at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Ronald Lee is professor of communication studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Introduction
Chapter One: Dole’s Personal Life
Chapter Two: Women’s Struggles with Power and Politics
Chapter Three: Analysis of Dole’s Public Persona
Chapter Four: The Unraveling of Elizabeth Dole’s Image
Conclusion
This important and provocative book examines the complex character and rhetorical style of Elizabeth Dole. The book illustrates the multiple challenges Dole faced as a political spouse, candidate, cabinet officer, and elected official struggling to maintain a moderate political identity in a Republican Party that was becoming increasingly strident and uncompromising.
— Tom Hollihan, University of Southern California
The Style and Rhetoric of Elizabeth Dole provides an insightful analysis of Mrs. Dole’s rhetorical career and makes an important contribution to our understanding of women’s political speech.
— Aysel Morin, East Carolina University