• The Rhetorical Tradition Third Edition

• Title: The Rhetorical Tradition: Readings from Classical Times to the Present
• Edition: Third Edition
• GTIN: 9781319032746
• Language: English

The Rhetorical Tradition: Readings from Classical Times to the Present, Third Edition offers a comprehensive collection of influential writings on rhetoric, spanning from ancient Greece to the modern era. This anthology provides students and scholars with a broad understanding of the history and evolution of rhetorical theory. It features key excerpts from seminal works by figures like Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Quintilian, Augustine, and more contemporary thinkers. The book explores a diverse range of rhetorical concepts, including persuasion, argumentation, style, and delivery, as well as the social and political contexts in which rhetoric operates. This edition provides valuable insights into the enduring power and relevance of rhetoric in shaping communication, discourse, and culture throughout history. It's an essential resource for anyone studying communication, rhetoric, composition, or related fields, offering a deep dive into the foundational principles and ongoing debates that define the art of rhetoric.