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Peer reviewedBrummett, Barry – Journal of Communication, 1989
Uses Kenneth Burke's theory of perfection to explore the vocabularies of nuclear weapons in United States public discourse and how "the Bomb" as a God term has gained imbalanced ascendancy in centers of power. (MS)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Communication Research, Discourse Analysis, Nuclear Warfare
