Contemporary American speeches : a sourcebook opf speech forms and principles. /  
[compiled by] Richard L. Johannesen ... [et al.]. 
 - 8th ed. 
 - Dubuque, Iowa :  Kendall/Hunt,  1997 
 - xiI, 423 p.:  ill., index  ; 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Contents: Why study speeches? -- The analysis of speeches --  Speeches that increase understanding -- Speeches that affirm oppositions of fact -- Speeches that affirm oppositions of value -- Speeches that create concern for problems -- Speeches that affirm oppositions of policy -- Speeches that intensify social cohesion -- Alternate Topical contents: Military and foreign policy -- Economic and social issues -- Concerns of women -- Concerns of minorities -- The political process -- Technology and the environment -- Contemporary morals and values.  
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0787221643 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2011035682 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Public speaking.<br/>Speeches, addresses, etc., American.<br/>Oratory.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>PS668.C6 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>815/.008