Includes bibliographical references (pages [307]-320) and index.
Preface -- Introduction -- History of fascism -- The rhetorical presidency, power, and fascist discourse -- Presidential discourse and fascism -- The discourse of the syndicate -- The discourse of the president -- A keystone strategy -- The post-9/11 rhetorical doctrine -- Implications of the post-9/11 American presidency -- Voicing democracy -- Conclusion -- Selected bibliography -- Index -- About the author