Rhetoric of Western Thought

by Goodwin F. Berquist James L. Golden

This survey of Western rhetorical thought begins with Greek and Roman rhetoric, through British and Continental theory, to contemporary theory. Each section examines the major figures and the key concepts of the time. Modern topics new in the sixth edition include protest rhetoric and social movements, women's role in rhetorical traditions, African American rhetoric, and Japanese versus American rhetoric. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

528 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1978