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Marietta College professor co-authors book 'Talking Tough in U.S. Foreign Policy'

by Tom Perry

Marietta, OH (09/05/2023) — Marietta College's Dr. Michael Morgan, McCoy Professor of Political Science, recently co-authored the book "Talking Tough in U.S. Foreign Policy," examining presidential rhetoric and the use of emergency powers.

Released in late August, the book was co-written with Purdue University Northwest Associate Professor Yu Ouyang. It offers an in-depth analysis of how U.S. presidents have utilized national emergency declarations throughout history.

Using text analytics, the authors assess factors influencing presidential language and executive authority in foreign policy decisions. Their research traces evolving patterns in White House crisis response and communications over time.

"We wanted to understand how national emergency declarations contribute to U.S. foreign policy, as well as, how presidents frame these actions to interested audiences," explained Dr. Morgan. The project was sparked by recent events like the Trump border wall controversy.

While crossing international and domestic politics, the book provides valuable insights for scholars and students. General readers will also appreciate the unique approach to studying presidential rhetoric.

Dr. Morgan called co-authoring his first book a beneficial learning experience. He hopes to publish additional collaborative works in the future.

Learn more about "Talking Tough in U.S. Foreign Policy" and how to purchase the book on Amazon.

Located in Marietta, Ohio, at the confluence of the Muskingum and Ohio rivers, Marietta College is a four-year liberal arts college. Tracing its roots to the Muskingum Academy, founded in 1797, the College was officially chartered in 1835. Today Marietta College serves a body of 1,200 full-time students. The College offers more than 50 majors and is consistently ranked as one of the top regional comprehensive colleges by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review. Marietta was selected seventh in the nation according to the Brookings Institution's rankings of colleges by their highest value added, regardless of major.

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