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Record Nr.

UNINA9910970499403321

Autore

Casey Michael W

Titolo

The rhetoric of Sir Garfield Todd : Christian imagination and the dream of an African democracy / / Michael W. Casey

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Waco, Tex., : Baylor University Press, c2007

ISBN

9786610815951

9781280815959

1280815957

9781429460460

1429460466

9781602580930

1602580936

9781433709043

143370904X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (413 p.)

Collana

Studies in rhetoric and religion ; ; 2

Altri autori (Persone)

ToddGarfield <1908-2002.>

Disciplina

968.9/03092

Soggetti

Rhetoric - Political aspects - Zimbabwe - History - 20th century

Christianity and politics - Zimbabwe - History - 20th century

Democracy - Zimbabwe - History - 20th century

Speeches, addresses, etc

Zimbabwe Politics and government 1890-1965

Zimbabwe Politics and government 1965-1979

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes a selection of Sir Garfield Todd's sermons and speeches.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 371-379) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Back Cover; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction: Sir Garfield Todd, Rhetoric, and Zimbabwe's Struggle for Democracy; 1. Democratic Disciples; 2. The Democratic Missionary; 3. Moving toward Democracy: Todd as the Limited Democratic Politician; 4. Todd the Prophetic: The Radical Democrat; 5. The ""Horrible Speech"": Todd's Effort to End White Supremacy; 6. Todd's Narrative Rhetoric: The Preacher of Democratic Virtues; Conclusion: Fighting the Good Fight; Sermon Texts; Political Speeches; Prophetic Speeches; Concluding Sermon: Reflections on Fifty-four Years of Service; Notes



BibliographyIndex

Sommario/riassunto

This work assembles the best of Todd's (available) speeches and provides an analysis of their rhetorical and political significance. Sir Garfield Todd's (1908-2002) lifelong support of African rights earned him initial political success, subsequent imprisonment, and, finally, rightful recognition. Often labeled a liberal in the British political tradition, a closer study of Todd's rhetoric demonstrates that his politics flow directly from his religious heritage-and not from political liberalism.