Crosscurrents in the Gulf

List of contents

1. Introduction 2. Theoretical Perspectives on Speech-Based Persuasion 3. Classical Theories of Public Speaking 4. Tropes and Figures of Speech in Persuasive Oratory 5. Words and Sentences in Public Speech 6. Structure of Public Speech 7. Connecting with the Audience 8. Introducing the Central Issue 9. Strategies of Elaboration and Amplification 10. Construction of Persuasive Discourse 11. Concluding a Public Speech 12. Delivery of Speech 13. Conclusion

About the author

John Peterson (Author) , Richard Sindelar (Author)

Summary

The discovery of oil in the Gulf revolutionised its social and economic relationship with the West. This book provides a broad overview of foreign policy imperatives, with an examination of three of the most important issues.

Product details

• Authors: John Peterson, Richard Sindelar
• Assisted by: J.E. Peterson (Editor), H. Richard Sindelar (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 04.08.1988
• EAN: 9780415000321
• ISBN: 978-0-415-00032-1
• No. of pages: 272
• Weight: 453 g
• Illustrations: Farb., s/w. Abb.
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Comparative and international political science