Title: Politeness in presidential debates
First published: 2008
Description: "Politeness in Presidential Debates analyzes politeness theory and political debate, categorically evaluating politeness strategies in presidential and vice presidential debates from 1960 to 2004. Featuring an introduction to politeness theory and how to apply it to debates, this book ends with implications for debate planners, politicians, citizens, and scholars, including an insightful chapter on the electorate's ideal debate."--Jacket.
Subjects: Campaign debates, Presidents, Election, Etiquette, Political campaigns
Places: United States
LC classification: JK524 .D35 2008