History and Theory of Rhetoric An Introduction

The History and Theory of Rhetoricoffers 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 5th Century B.C. to contemporary studies--such as the rhetoric of science and feminist rhetoric--this concise yet comprehensive text helps students better understand what rhetoric is and what unites differing rhetorical theories throughout history. Student-friendly,The History and Theory of Rhetoricuses contemporary examples throughout and emphasizes the relevance of rhetoric to today's students. New to This Edition Integratesupdated, contemporary examplesthroughout, inviting students to view the history of rhetoric as relevant to their own lives. Devotes greater attention towomen's contributionsthroughout several periods of rhetorical history, uncovering for students an often hidden or suppressed area of study in the field as well as introducing them to new women writers. Includesextensive updateson contemporary rhetoric and a more contemporary treatment of the ancient sophists, so that it reflects changes in the field of rhetoric and recent research. About the AuthorJames Herrick is the Guy Vander Jagt Professor of Communication at Hope College, where he has taught for twenty years. He has served on numerous committees at Hope College and was the Communication Department chair for ten years. Professor Herrick is a member of several editorial boards, including that of theJournal of the Association for Communication Administration. His writings include five books and countless articles and professional papers. Professor Herrick has received many grants and awards from both national institutions and Hope College; in 2003, he was a National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Seminar participant, presenting a paper at University of California, Berkeley.Herrick, James A. is the author of 'History and Theory of Rhetoric An Introduction', published 2004 under ISBN 9780205414925 and ISBN 0205414923.