The use of rhetoric is both an art and a moral responsibility. World of Volume I helps students comprehend the complexities of rhetoric through a multi-faceted lens. Through an examination of rhetoric’s birth in ancient Greece and its evolution over time, students learn how age-old rhetorical concepts change with culture and how they can utilize these techniques. By balancing abstract concepts with practical application, the text enables students to answer three “What is rhetoric?; How does rhetoric reflect a community’s values?; and How do communities use rhetoric to deal with controversial issues?” Sam Perry and Sarah Walden’s World of Volume I :