The History and Theory of Rhetoric: An Introduction

The History and Theory of Rhetoric: An Introduction
ISBN-10
1315404125
ISBN-13
9781315404127
Series
The History and Theory of Rhetoric
Category
Language Arts & Disciplines
Pages
330
Language
English
Published
2017-09-22
Publisher
Routledge
Author
James A. Herrick

Description

By tracing the traditional progression of rhetoric from the Greek Sophists to contemporary theorists, The History and Theory of Rhetoric illustrates how persuasive public discourse performs essential social functions and shapes our daily worlds. Students gain a conceptual framework for evaluating and practicing persuasive writing and speaking in a wide range of settings and in both written and visual media. This new 6th edition includes greater attention to non-Western studies, as well as contemporary developments such as the rhetoric of science, feminist rhetoric, the rhetoric of display, and comparative rhetoric. Known for its clear writing style and contemporary examples throughout, The History and Theory of Rhetoric emphasizes the relevance of rhetoric to today’s students.

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