Rhetorical Citizenship and Public Deliberation

Rhetorical Citizenship and Public Deliberation explores the intersection of communication studies and political science. This volume examines citizenship as a discursive phenomenon, arguing that discourse is constitutive of civic engagement rather than a mere precursor to action. By focusing on the republican conception of citizenship, the text emphasizes the role of participation and debate, drawing connections back to the traditions of Greek city-states and republican Rome.

This scholarly work in rhetoric and civics and citizenship brings together a cross-disciplinary group of contributors to challenge the liberal tradition of social thought. Instead of focusing solely on individual rights and freedoms, the authors analyze how rhetoric remains at the core of being a citizen. The text provides a comprehensive look at democracy and the political process through the lens of language arts and disciplines.