Luke Winslow, James A. Herrick

The History and Theory of Rhetoric (eBook, ePUB)

An Introduction

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

By tracing the traditional progression of rhetoric from the Greek Sophists to contemporary theorists, this updated eighth edition gives students a conceptual framework for evaluating and practicing persuasive writing and speaking in a wide range of settings, including written, visual, and digital media.

Through an expansive historical purview, the book illustrates how persuasive public discourse performs essential social functions and shapes our societies, drawing on the ideas of many of history's greatest thinkers and theorists. This new edition includes an integrated exploration of non-Western rhetorics, an updated account of contemporary rhetoric, and an enhanced analysis of rhetorical theory in a digital age. 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.

This revised edition serves as a core textbook for rhetoric courses in both English and communication programs, covering both the historical tradition of rhetoric and contemporary rhetoric studies.

A suite of online resources, including a detailed instructor's manual, PowerPoint slides, and videos from Dr. Winslow, can be found on the Instructor and Student Resources website at www.routledgelearning.com/historyofrhetoric.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 384
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. August 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781040405765
• Artikelnr.: 74869402

Autorenporträt

Luke Winslow is Associate Professor of Rhetorical Studies in the Department of Communication at Baylor University. His teaching and research interests include rhetorical studies, political communication, and the rhetoric of religion. He is the author of numerous scholarly essays and five books, including Oligarchy in America: Power, Justice, and the Rule of the Few. He lives in Waco, Texas, with his wife, Addie, and their three children.

James A. Herrick was Emeritus Professor of Communication at Hope College, USA. His publications included Argumentation: Understanding and Shaping Arguments, 6th edition (2017) and Visions of Technological Transcendence: Human Enhancement and the Rhetoric of the Future (2017). In 2020, Dr. Herrick retired after teaching at Hope College for 36 years. He passed away on May 24, 2024.

Inhaltsangabe

1. An Overview of Rhetoric  2. The Origins and Early History of Rhetoric  3. Plato versus the Sophists: Rhetoric on Trial  4. Aristotle on Rhetoric  5. Rhetoric at Rome  6. Rhetoric in Christian Europe and North Africa  7. Rhetoric in the Renaissance  8. Enlightenment Rhetoric  9. Contemporary Rhetoric I: Arguments
Audiences
and Science  10. Contemporary Rhetoric II: Narrative
Display
 and Objects  11. Contemporary Rhetoric III: Texts
Power
and Alternatives

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1. An Overview of Rhetoric 2. The Origins and Early History of Rhetoric 3. Plato versus the Sophists: Rhetoric on Trial 4. Aristotle on Rhetoric 5. Rhetoric at Rome 6. Rhetoric in Christian Europe and North Africa 7. Rhetoric in the Renaissance 8. Enlightenment Rhetoric 9. Contemporary Rhetoric I: Arguments, Audiences, and Science 10. Contemporary Rhetoric II: Narrative, Display, and Objects 11. Contemporary Rhetoric III: Texts, Power, and Alternatives

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Praise for the Previous Edition

"The History and Theory of Rhetoric balances illuminating and concise reviews of canonical thinkers with critical discussions of the rhetorical tradition's blind spots, internal conflicts, and periodic course corrections. Its accessible prose and lively pace help students readily apprehend potentially intimidating material and recognize how the insights of the past reverberate through contemporary culture." - Brett Ingram, Boston College

"Offering a foundation that encompasses over 2000 years, this text is digestible and meticulous rather than reductive. The author synthesizes history and theory such that readers can easily reference one part of the book while reading another and can utilize its term lists long after the first read. It is both a critical sourcebook and required reading for anyone interested in how rhetoric evolved." - Zosha Stuckey, Towson University

"In my opinion, The History and Theory of Rhetoric is the best rhetorical history textbook on the market. Students at all levels appreciate its engaging, straightforward approach. Even so, serious philosophical and theoretical questions that arise from rhetoric's history receive the attention and care they deserve. The book strikes a perfect balance between accessibility and rigor." - Jackie Wheeler, Arizona State University

"James Herrick invites students 'further up and further in' to the contours and depths of the art of rhetoric. He offers serious engagements with historical texts that ground the art and wades into the currents of contemporary theories that simultaneously interrogate and rely upon our rhetorical heritage." - Calvin L. Troup, Geneva College

"The History and Theory of Rhetoric is not simply a book but a fascinating journey to explore the magnificent world of mind and speech interconnection throughout centuries, and its influence on various social developments of humanity. It is diverse and inclusive for all times and civilizations. The book is easy to understand and never simple. It provides valuable knowledge, useful skills and competitive tools. The book is a must for all those who want to explore the world of rhetoric!" - Anahit Parzyan, Nanjing University