The Ethos of Rhetoric

by Michael J. Hyde (editor), Calvin O. Schrag (Foreword)

If we understand the word "ethos" in its earlier meaning of "dwelling place," Hyde (communication ethics, Wake Forest U.) says, discussion of the ethos of rhetoric draws attention to the "architectural function" of argument, actively constructing the boundaries and domains of thought. The contributors of the 11 papers he presents largely share this view as they consider case studies of the ethos of rhetoric Aristotle's treatment of credibility, Sidney Lumet's film 12 Angry Men , the 2000 US presidential campaign, and George W. Bush's response to the September 11th attacks. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

231 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2004

About the author

Michael J. Hyde is professor and University Distinguished Chair in Communication Ethics at Wake Forest University. He is a distinguished scholar of the National Communication Association, a fellow of the W. K. Kellogg Foundation, and a recipient of national, state, and university research grants for his work in “the rhetoric of medicine.”