Powers of Expression, Expressions of Power: Speech Presentation and Latin Literature

by Andrew Laird

Can a speaker's words ever be faithfully reported? History, philosophy, ethnography, political theory, linguistics, and literary criticism all involve debates about discourse and presentation. By drawing from Plato's theory of discourse, the lively analysis of speech presentation in this book provides a coherent and original contribution to these debates.

380 pages, Hardcover

First published November 18, 1999

Reviews

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

No mention of gender... A curious omission!