Toward a civil discourse : rhetoric and fundamentalism /

Toward a civil discourse : rhetoric and fundamentalism /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Crowley, Sharon, 1943- author.
Imprint:	Pittsburgh, PA : University of Pittsburgh Press, ©2006. ©2006
Description:	1 online resource (xii, 244 pages) : illustrations
Language:	English
Series:	Pittsburgh series in composition, literacy, and culture Pittsburgh series in composition, literacy, and culture.
Subject:	Civil society. Communication -- Political aspects. Religion and politics. Civil society. Communication -- Political aspects. Religion and politics.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11234991

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ISBN:	9780822973003 0822973006 0822959232 9780822959236
Digital file characteristics:	data file
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-234) and index. English. Print version record.
Summary:	"This book examines how, in the current political climate, Americans find it difficult to discuss civic issues frankly and openly with one another. Because America is dominated by two powerful discourses - liberalism and Christian fundamentalism, each of which paints a very different picture of America and its citizens' responsibilities toward their country - there is little common ground, and hence Americans avoid disagreement for fear of giving offence." "Sharon Crowley investigates the cultural factors that lead to the formation of beliefs, and how beliefs can develop into densely articulated systems and political activism. She underscores the urgency of developing a civil discourse, and through a review of historic rhetoric and its modern application, provides a foundation for such a discourse."--Jacket
Other form:	Print version:Crowley, Sharon, 1943- Toward a civil discourse. Pittsburgh, PA : University of Pittsburgh Press, ©2006 0822959232

Table of Contents:

Preface
Acknowledgments
1. On (not) arguing about religion and politics
2. Speaking of rhetoric
3. Belief and passionate commitment
4. Apocalyptism
5. Ideas do have consequences : apocalyptism and the Christian right
6. The truth is out there : apocalyptism and conspiracy
7. How beliefs change
Notes
Works cited
Index.