The Rhetorical Rise and Demise of "Democracy" in Russian Political Discourse, Volume Three

David Cratis Williams, Marilyn J. Young, Michael K. Launer

ISBN 13: 9798887193564

Editore: Academic Studies Press, US, 2024

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In Volume Three of this four-volume series, we examine the rhetorical development that occurred during the first two terms of Vladimir Putin's tenure as president of the Russian Federation. Initially, Putin appeared to follow in the path set by his predecessor, Boris Yeltsin, vowing that Russia was, at heart, a European nation and would be a westward facing democracy going forward. He even mentioned partnering with the EU and NATO. Eight years later, at the 2007 Munich Security Conference, Putin excoriated the West for, in his words, attempting to create a "unipolar world" in which NATO expansion threatened Russia's security, the United States acted as the world's sole "hegemon," and Europe simply followed orders, relinquishing any sense of agency in its own affairs.

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• Titolo: The Rhetorical Rise and Demise of "Democracy" in Russian Political Discourse, Volume Three
• Editore: Academic Studies Press, US
• Data di pubblicazione: 2024
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 13: 9798887193564
• Rilegatura: Hardback
• Condizione: New
• Dimensioni: 15,6 L x 2,69 A x 23,39 P centimetri 15,6 centimetri di larghezza per 2,69 centimetri di altezza per 23,39 centimetri di profondità
• Peso: 843 grammi

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In Volume Three of this four-volume series, we examine the rhetorical development that occurred during the first two terms of Vladimir Putin’s tenure as president of the Russian Federation. Initially, Putin appeared to follow in the path set by his predecessor, Boris Yeltsin, vowing that Russia was, at heart, a European nation and would be a westward facing democracy going forward. He even mentioned partnering with the EU and NATO. Eight years later, at the 2007 Munich Security Conference, Putin excoriated the West for, in his words, attempting to create a “unipolar world” in which NATO expansion threatened Russia’s security, the United States acted as the world’s sole “hegemon,” and Europe simply followed orders, relinquishing any sense of agency in its own affairs.

Informazioni sull'autore

David Cratis Williams is recently retired Professor of Communication and Rhetorical Studies at Florida Atlantic University. His scholarship focuses on argumentation, rhetorical theory, and criticism; he is a recognized authority on Kenneth Burke. His work on Russian political discourse began during a meeting in Russia in January 1992.

Marilyn J. Young is the Wayne C. Minnick Professor of Communication Emerita at Florida State University. Her research has focused on political argument with an emphasis on the development of political rhetoric and argument in the former Soviet Union, particularly Russia. She remains an active scholar in retirement.

Michael K. Launer is Professor Emeritus of Russian at Florida State University. In 1987 he interpreted for the first group of Soviet scientists visiting the United States following the Chernobyl nuclear accident. A State Department certified technical interpreter, he supported Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Department of Energy assistance programs through 2012.