An Introduction to Classical Rhetoric: Essential Readings
Language: English
Published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd, 2009
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An anthology of primary texts in translation, An Introduction to Classical Rhetoric offers an overview of the social, cultural, and intellectual factors that influenced the development and growth of rhetoric during the classical period. Uses primary source material to analyze rhetoric from the Sophists through St. Num Pages: 560 pages, black & white illustrations, colour plates. BIC Classification: 2AHA; DSBB. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 190 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1086. . 2009. 1st Edition. Paperback. . . . .
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- Title
- An Introduction to Classical Rhetoric: Essential Readings
- Author
- James D. Williams
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Publication year
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1405158611
- ISBN 13
- 9781405158619
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Uses primary source material to analyze rhetoric from the Sophists through St. Augustine
- Provides an in-depth introduction to the period, as well as introductions to each author and each selection
- Includes study guides to help students develop multiple perspectives on the material, stimulate critical thinking, and provide starting points for dialogue
- Highlights include Gorgias's Palamedes, Antiphon's Truth, Isocrates' Helen, and Plato's Protagoras
- Each selection is followed by suggested writing topics and a short list of suggested additional readings.
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About the Author
JAMES D. WILLIAMS is Professor of Rhetoric & Linguistics and a former Director of the Writing Program at Soka University. He is the author of many books, including The Teacher's Grammar Book (2e, 2005) and Visions and Revisions: Continuity and Change in Rhetoric and Composition (2002).
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