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Author:

Roberts-Miller, Patricia, 1959-

Title:

Fanatical schemes : proslavery rhetoric and the tragedy of consensus / Patricia Roberts-Miller.

Publisher:

University of Alabama Press,

Copyright Date:

c2009

Description:

x, 286 p. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Slavery--United States--History--History--19th century.
Slavery--History--United States--History--19th century.
Consensus (Social sciences)--United States--History--19th century.
Rhetoric--History--United States--History--19th century.
Fanaticism--United States--History--19th century.
Politicians--United States--History--19th century.
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century.
Abolitionists--History--United States--History--19th century.
United States--Politics and government--1829-1837.
United States--Politics and government--1837-1841.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [259]-274) and index.

Contents:

"Slavery shall not be discussed" : the political power of the irrational rhetor -- "With firm, undaunted resolution" : the rhetoric of doom -- "A deep conviction, settled on every bosom" : alarmism, conspiracy, and unification -- "For the sake of your wives, children and their posterity" : manly politics -- "Careless of the consequences" : extended defenses of slavery -- "Our laws to regulate slaves are entirely founded on terror" : the political theory of slave codes -- "The sweet waters of Concord and Union" : proslavery rhetoric in a deliberative setting -- Conclusion : "Any rational plan" : the responsibilities of rhetoric.

ISBN:

0817381252 (electronic)
9780817381257 (electronic)
0817316426 (cloth : alk. paper)
9780817316426 (cloth : alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)234073740

LCCN:

2008029613

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UQAX771 -- Des Moines Area Community College Library - Ankeny (Carroll)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)