TY - BOOK AU - Johannesen, Richard L. TI - Contemporary American speeches : a sourcebook opf speech forms and principles. / SN - 0787221643 AV - PS668.C6 U1 - 815/.008 PY - 1997/// CY - Dubuque, Iowa PB - Kendall/Hunt KW - Public speaking KW - Speeches, addresses, etc., American KW - Oratory N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; 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. ER -