Social movements theory : a Burkean approach to the rhetoric of abolition

Inspired by Kenneth Burke's dramatism, this thesis examined the viability of social movements rhetorical theory in its application to literature by focusing on the 1 9th century abolitionist movement in the United States and moving from the analysis of public speeches to fictional works. Chapte...

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Main Author: Cruz, Elena Maytee
Format: Others
Published: FIU Digital Commons 2003
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Online Access:http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/2675
http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3884&context=etd