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Post-truth rhetoric and composition

Date

2017

Authors

McComiskey, Bruce, author
Utah State University Press, publisher

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Abstract

An exploration of the increasingly widespread and disturbing effect of "post-truth" on public discourse in the United States. McComiskey analyzes the countless instances of doublespeak, hyperbole, fabrication, and other forms of post-truth discourse employed throughout the 2016 presidential campaign.--Provided by publisher.

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Includes bibliographical references.

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Access is limited to the Adams State University, Colorado State University, Colorado State University Pueblo, Community College of Denver, Fort Lewis College, Metropolitan State University Denver, Regis University, University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, University of Colorado Denver, University of Denver, University of Northern Colorado, University of Wyoming, Utah State University and Western Colorado University communities only.

Subject

Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 2016
Truthfulness and falsehood -- Political aspects -- United States -- History -- 21st century
Rhetoric -- Political aspects -- United States -- History -- 21st century
Communication in politics -- United States -- History -- 21st century
English language -- Rhetoric -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- United States

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