Olmsted, Wendy
Rhetoric: An Historical Introduction
- ISBN 13:
- 9781405117739
- author:
- Olmsted, Wendy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wiley-Blackwell
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 184
- Dimensions:
- 163 mm X 228 mm
- Genre:
- History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Rhetoric: An Historical Introduction by Wendy Olmsted provides a comprehensive analysis of rhetorical concepts, problems, and methods. This introduction is suitable for those new to rhetoric as well as specialists in the field. The book explores how texts can be used to persuade and consider the workings of rhetoric. It engages readers with practical inquiry through classic rhetorical texts, including works by Cicero, Augustine, Jane Austen, and Stephen Greenblatt. By examining these texts, readers will gain a deeper understanding of how rhetoric is used in deliberation about challenging issues.
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