The Prophetic Tradition and Radical Rhetoric in America

This wide-ranging book follows the rhetoric of reform across American history. It looks at pivotal periods including the American Revolution, slavery, the McCarthy era and the gay liberation movement of the present day it was written in.

Darsey's central claim is that this radical tradition is connected with prophetic roots. The timing matters, since faith-based movements now hold a prominent place in American public life, and the book sets that present role against the longer history.

Readers of American history, rhetoric and religion, and anyone interested in the language of social movements, will find the book valuable.

Edition note: published by New York University Press. ISBN-13: 9780814718766.