In the Matter of J. Robert Oppenheimer: Politics, Rhetoric, and Self-Defense by

Description: In the Matter of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Rachel L. Holloway Explores the role that rhetoric played in the removal of Oppenheimer from government service. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In June 1954, the Atomic Energy Commission determined that J. Robert Oppenheimer, wartime director of the Manhattan Project and Father of the Atomic Bomb, was a security risk. Consequently, Americas most prominent scientist was removed from government service. In contrast to historical and political explanations of the Oppenheimer case, Holloway explores the role that rhetoric played in Oppenheimers demise. In doing so, the author draws attention to the symbolic nature of politics and character and highlights the significant interaction of political and scientific terminologies in American discourse.Holloways analysis and evaluation suggest that the accusations against Oppenheimer used the most powerful terms of the mid-1950s--communism, progress, and science--to legitimize the governments questionable action. Oppenheimer, for his part, failed to use his most strategic rhetorical resources in his defense, and therefore participated in his own ruin. Holloway highlights the rhetorical interaction among accusation, self-defense, and decision statements through a microscopic rhetorical analysis of the cases five central documents. An original extension and refinement of Kenneth Burkes cluster-agon method, which Holloway calls terminological algebra, is proposed as a systematic analytical tool consistent with Burkes theories. Recommended for critics of rhetoric and political communication. Author Biography RACHEL HOLLOWAY is an Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Her research explores the area of issue management, especially the role that scientists and science play in the formation and justification of public policy in America. Table of Contents PrefaceIntroductionOppenheimers Rise to Power: The Historical PreludeA Linguistic Calculus: Terminological AlgebraOppenheimers Public Life Revisited: Analysis of the Accusations and the DefenseOppenheimers Public Life Rewritten: Analysis of the Decision StatementsConclusions DrawnBibliographyIndex Promotional Explores the role that rhetoric played in the removal of Oppenheimer from government service. Long Description In June 1954, the Atomic Energy Commission determined that J. Robert Oppenheimer, wartime director of the Manhattan Project and Father of the Atomic Bomb, was a security risk. Consequently, Americas most prominent scientist was removed from government service. In contrast to historical and political explanations of the Oppenheimer case, Holloway explores the role that rhetoric played in Oppenheimers demise. In doing so, the author draws attention to the symbolic nature of politics and character and highlights the significant interaction of political and scientific terminologies in American discourse. Holloways analysis and evaluation suggest that the accusations against Oppenheimer used the most powerful terms of the mid-1950s--communism, progress, and science--to legitimize the governments questionable action. Oppenheimer, for his part, failed to use his most strategic rhetorical resources in his defense, and therefore participated in his own ruin. Holloway highlights the rhetorical interaction among accusation, self-defense, and decision statements through a microscopic rhetorical analysis of the cases five central documents. An original extension and refinement of Kenneth Burkes cluster-agon method, which Holloway calls terminological algebra, is proposed as a systematic analytical tool consistent with Burkes theories. Recommended for critics of rhetoric and political communication. Promotional "Headline" Explores the role that rhetoric played in the removal of Oppenheimer from government service. Details ISBN0275944298 Author Rachel L. Holloway Year 1993 ISBN-10 0275944298 ISBN-13 9780275944292 Format Hardcover Publication Date 1993-05-30 Subtitle Politics, Rhetoric, and Self-Defense Country of Publication United States DEWEY 530.092 Short Title IN THE MATTER OF J ROBERT OPPE Language English Media Book Place of Publication Westport Illustrations black & white illustrations Imprint Praeger Publishers Inc DOI 10.1604/9780275944292 UK Release Date 1993-05-30 NZ Release Date 1993-05-30 US Release Date 1993-05-30 Audience Age 7-17 Pages 136 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 1993-05-29 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:6969605;

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