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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. 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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Author

James A. Herrick

Publisher

Routledge Taylor et Francis Group

Published

2018

Language

EN

ISBN

9781315404141

Category

reference

Subjects

History, Language Learning, Literary Fiction

Rating

3.52 / 5 (56 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14