The World Is Our Stage

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The Global Rhetorical Presidency and the Cold War

By Allison M. Prasch

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The World Is Our Stage by Allison M. Prasch delves into the intricacies of American public diplomacy. It explores how the United States has used spectacles and rhetorical strategies in global politics to shape international perceptions and influence foreign policy. The book provides insightful analysis on the theatrical elements of American engagements on the world stage.
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You might enjoy this book if you are interested in examining the influential role of presidential rhetoric in shaping America's foreign policy and international image. It offers a thought-provoking analysis of political communication and its impact on global affairs, making it appealing to anyone fascinated by the intersection of politics, media, and diplomacy.

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A fresh account of the US presidential rhetoric embodied in Cold War international travel. Crowds swarm when US presidents travel abroad, though many never hear their voices. The presidential body, moving from one secured location to another, communicates as much or more to these audiences than the texts of their speeches. In The World Is Our Stage, Allison M. Prasch considers how presidential appearances overseas broadcast American superiority during the Cold War. Drawing on extensive archival research, Prasch examines five foundational moments in the development of what she calls the “global rhetorical presidency”: Truman at Potsdam, Eisenhower’s “Goodwill Tours,” Kennedy in West Berlin, Nixon in the People’s Republic of China, and Reagan in Normandy. In each case, Prasch reveals how the president’s physical presence defined the boundaries of the “Free World” and elevated the United States as the central actor in Cold War geopolitics.

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The World Is Our Stage by Allison M. Prasch is highly regarded for its impressive research and insightful analysis, weaving historical and political contexts into a compelling narrative. It offers a fresh perspective on the Cold War presidency and the use of rhetorical and symbolic strategies in US foreign policy. The book is recommended for those interested in political communication and the impact of presidential actions on global affairs, emphasising the significance of media and technology in shaping public perception during the Cold War.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780226823669

Publisher: The University of Chicago Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 February 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: University of Chicago Press

Edition: 1

Illustration: 32 halftones

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 426g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Allison M. Prasch is assistant professor of rhetoric, politics, and culture at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.