Rhetoric in Civic Life

ISBN: 1891136283

Author: Catherine Helen Palczewski

Condition: New

Rhetoric in Civic Life provides a richly textured introduction to rhetorical theory and concepts. Sophisticated yet accessible, it guides students in exploring rhetorical action in a democratic society.

Interweaving classical and contemporary concepts in a topical structure, the book shows how people in a diverse society shape ideas, make decisions about common concerns, and create social realities through symbolic action.

A rich array of historical and contemporary examples shows how words, images, arguments, and narratives create social and cultural identities and have consequences to civic life, public discourse and dissent, and social policies.

• Topical organization interweaves classical and contemporary theories, illuminating rhetorical concepts through the interplay of various perspectives. | Substantive, clear, engaging explanations make complex ideas accessible and pertinent to students. | Abundant historical and contemporary examples illustrate the role of rhetoric in political, cultural, and social contexts, as well as in students