| Elements of Rhetoric: Comprising the Substance of the Article Contributor(s): Whately, Richard (Author) |
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ISBN: 1103074407 ISBN-13: 9781103074402 Publisher: BiblioLife OUR PRICE: $34.19 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2009 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: First published in 1828, this classic text was one of the most influential in the history of rhetoric. Through successive editions, Elements became increasingly geared to the needs and uses of the classroom and so, this seventh edition is still valuable to contemporary students. Whately saw this work as a textbook, and thus focused on the practical rather than the theoretical, writing with the problems of the teacher and learner in mind. Direct, comprehensive, clearly organized and well illustrated, the Elements has admirably served to fulfill its assigned role for students whom Whately called the 'unpracticed.' But does it still have a role in 21st century argumentation? As one contemporary student noted: I felt I was finally being shown the tools for how to use rhetoric rather [than] being subjected to abstract arguments concerning it." |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Rhetoric |
| Dewey: 808 |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 9.21" W x 6.14" (1.51 lbs) 364 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. |