The Rhetoric of RHETORIC
| Author | : Wayne C. Booth |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 224 |
| Release | : 2009-02-09 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780470765821 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0470765828 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (828 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Rhetoric of RHETORIC by : Wayne C. Booth
Download or read book The Rhetoric of RHETORIC written by Wayne C. Booth and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-02-09 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this manifesto, distinguished critic Wayne Booth claims that communication in every corner of life can be improved if we study rhetoric closely. Written by Wayne Booth, author of the seminal book, The Rhetoric of Fiction (1961). Explores the consequences of bad rhetoric in education, in politics, and in the media. Investigates the possibility of reducing harmful conflict by practising a rhetoric that depends on deep listening by both sides.