The History and Theory of Rhetoric offers an accessible discussion of the history of rhetorical studies in the Western tradition, from ancient Greece to contemporary American and European theorists.  By tracing the historical progression of rhetoric from the Greek Sophists of the fifth century B.C. to contemporary studies - such as the rhetoric of science and feminist rhetoric - this book teaches what rhetoric is and what unites differing rhetorical theories throughout history. The History and Theory of Rhetoric uses concise contemporary examples throughout and emphasizes the relevance of rhetoric to today's readers.  For anyone interested in Rhetorical Theory.

The History and Theory of Rhetoric: An Introduction

Literature & Fiction

James A. Herrick

History & Criticism

Gorsuch Scarisbrick Pub

Argumentation: Understanding and Shaping Arguments

Politics & Social Sciences

Philosophy

PRENTICE/HALL

The history and theory of rhetoric: An introduction

Gorsuch Scarisbrick, Publishers

After the Genome

Michael J. Hyde

Baylor University Press

Argumentation; Understanding and Shaping Arguments

Strata Publishing, Inc.

Argumentation: Understanding and Shaping Arguments explores the concepts and principles of clear thinking, critical listening, and careful analysis that active citizens and professionals need to evaluate and make arguments effectively. Professors who use the book have praised its emphasis on real-life argument--the political discourse and the social, professional, and personal contexts where students encounter and make arguments in their own lives. Drawing on classical and contemporary theory and principles, Dr. Herrick explores the structure of arguments; relationships between reasons and conclusions; the criteria of evidence, validity, and definitional clarity; common types of arguments and fallacies; and issues of adapting arguments to audiences.

Argumentation: Understanding and Shaping Arguments, third edition

Strata Pub Co.

Argumentation- Understanding and Shaping Arguments 3rd edition.

Strata Publishing

Argumentation Understanding and Shaping Arguments

History

Historical Study & Educational Resources

Argumentation Understanding and Shaping Arguments Instructor's Manual

Strata

This highly regarded textbook explores the skills-clear thinking, critical listening, and careful analysis-that are vital to rational, democratic discourse, and that today's citizens and professionals need to make and evaluate arguments in real-life contexts. Drawing on classical and contemporary theory, it explores the structure of arguments; the criteria of evidence, validity, and linguistic clarity; common types of arguments and fallacies; and issues in adapting arguments to audiences. Abundant examples and exercises illustrate principles in terms of students' personal, professional, and civic lives. The new edition is updated to reflect current theory and public concerns, including issues that arise with rapidly expanding internet resources and digital media. FEATURES <li>focus on argument in students' own lives, with examples from a wide array of current issues and contexts</li> <li>emphasis on ethical responsibility and audience-centered argument</li> <li>substantive, clear, engaging explanations of concepts, principles, and guidelines</li> <li>thorough, step-by-step approach to understanding and analyzing arguments</li> FEATURES OF THE NEW EDITION <li>updated examples and exercises, reflecting current events, issues, and media forms</li>
<li>expanded, updated discussions of visual evidence and arguments (Chapters 6 and 17)</li> <li>new discussion of conspiracy theories and critical evaluation of evidence (Chapter 6) </li>
<li>expanded discussion of internet resources and discourse, with a new section on podcasts (Chapter 7)</li> INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES <li>key terms at the beginning of each chapter, with a glossary at the end of the book</li> <li>abundant exercises following each chapter</li> <li>epigrams, pull quotes, and figures highlighting salient points</li>
<li>photographs illustrating visual arguments and the pervasiveness of argument in our lives</li>

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