Document Type

Thesis - University Access Only

Award Date

1999

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department / School

Communication Studies and Theatre

Abstract

This thesis is designed to identify and analyze the press management styles of former Presidential Press Secretary Michael D Mccurry. It contains brief history of the office of the Presidential Press Secretary as well as a biographical sketch of Michael D. Mccurry. Four press briefing transcripts are analyzed using close text analysis to identify repeating themes of press management. The major themes are identified and analyzed for effectiveness. Following the analysis several conclusions concerning the press management styles of Michael Mccurry are presented.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

McCurry, Mike (Michael D.), 1954-
Presidential press secretaries
Rhetoric -- Political aspects
Press and politics -- United States

Format

application/pdf

Number of Pages

227

Publisher

South Dakota State University

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