The Rhetoric of Reaction
| Author | : Albert O. Hirschman |
| Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
| Total Pages | : 216 |
| Release | : 1991-03 |
| ISBN-10 | : 067476868X |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780674768680 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (8X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Rhetoric of Reaction by : Albert O. Hirschman
Download or read book The Rhetoric of Reaction written by Albert O. Hirschman and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 1991-03 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hirschman maps the diffuse and treacherous world of reactionary rhetoric in which conservative public figures, thinkers, and polemicists have been arguing against progressive agendas and reforms for 200 years. Ultimately, he shows that progressives are apt to employ related rhetorical postures, which are as biased as their reactionary counterparts.
