An American story
Subtitle: the speeches of Barack Obama : a primer
By: by David Olive
Contributors: Olive, David, 1957-
Publisher: ECW Press
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Toronto
Language: eng
Number of pages: 355
ISBN-13: 9781550228649
Subjects: Politics and government; Oratory; Art oratoire; Politique et gouvernement; Discours américains; Speeches, addresses, etc., American
Description: Explores the victories and controversies of Obama's campaign through his mesmerizing speeches.
Notes: Includes 21 speeches of Barack Obama.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 343-353).

"Selected Obama writings and speeches": p. 354-355.
Table of contents: title: The politics of hope and reality; title: Barack Obama on the major issues; title: Michelle Obama: the achiever; title: A note on Barack Obama's oratorical style and its impact; title: Speeches. Iraq War ; National unity ; Prosperity and fairness ; Education reform ; Literacy ; Veterans ; A caring society ; Global warming ; Religion and politics ; Stem cell research ; Compassion ; Resolving Iraq ; Health care ; Terrorism ; The golden rule ; Political reform ; Race in America ; Foreign policy ; Economic renewal ; Nobility of public service ; Patriotism; title: An Obama primer; title: Internet resources.