The Rhetoric of Pope John Paul II by Joseph R. Blaney, Joseph... - 9780739121344

The Rhetoric of Pope John Paul IIAuthor(s): Joseph R. Blaney, Joseph P. Zompetti\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, United States\nImprint: Lexington Books\nISBN-13: 9780739121344, 978-0739121344\nSynopsis\nPope John Paul II was clearly one of the most influential persons of the 20th Century. He affected the world of politics, religion, and culture with a rhetorical zeal unmatched by few actors on the international stage. From the downfall of communism in Eastern Europe to his devotion to Mary to his championing of social justice and orthodox theology, this book examines his several moments of persuasive finesse as well as instances when his message could have been crafted more effectively. The essays in this collection examine his persuasive skills from several scholarly points of view. The book also offers analyses of media portrayals of this often-controversial figure. \n\nWith contributions from some of the world's leading communication scholars, clergy, an.