To Reach the Nation's Ear

A History of African American Public Speaking

von Richard W. Leeman

254 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Throughout much of American history, African Americans have been denied easy access to most of the traditional modes of effective reform, such as newspapers, legislative assemblies, unions and political parties. Public speaking has thus been one of the most critically important means by which leaders and individuals have reached an audience, enacted or prevented change, and created community. Dating from the earliest days of American history, the African American community has produced many notable and eloquent speakers and has demonstrated a vibrant oral tradition. The volume will follow a chronological organization, tracing the history of African American public speaking from colonial times to the present.

• Reihe: American Ways
• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Besondere Ereignisse und Themen Sozial- und Kulturgeschichte
• ISBN: 9781538112311
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 15.11.2022
• Größe: 235 x 157 mm
• Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers