Rhetoric: A Very Short Introduction

<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0"> <meta name="keywords" content="rhetoric, persuasion, communication, argumentation, public speaking, debate"> <link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css"> <h2>By Richard Toye</h2> <p>Rhetoric is the art of persuasion, and it has been used for centuries to influence people's thoughts and actions. This Very Short provides a concise and accessible overview of the history, theory, and practice of rhetoric.</p> <p>Richard Toye begins by exploring the origins of rhetoric in ancient Greece, where it was developed as a tool for political and legal debate. He then traces the development of rhetoric through the Roman Empire and the Middle Ages, showing how it was used in a variety of contexts, from religious sermons to legal pleadings.</p> <p>Toye also discusses the different theories of rhetoric that have been developed over the centuries. These theories range from Aristotle's focus on the speaker's character and ethos to Cicero's emphasis on the use of language and style. Toye shows how these different theories have influenced the practice of rhetoric in different periods of history.</p> <p>Finally, Toye considers the future of rhetoric. He argues that rhetoric is more important than ever in today's world, where we are constantly bombarded with information and persuasion. He shows how rhetoric can be used to help us make sense of the world and to make informed decisions.</p> <p>Rhetoric: A Very Short is an essential guide to the history, theory, and practice of rhetoric. It is a valuable resource for students of rhetoric, communication, and political science, as well as for anyone interested in the art of persuasion.</p> <h2>Reviews</h2> <p>"Toye's book is a clear and concise to the history, theory, and practice of rhetoric. It is a valuable resource for students of rhetoric, communication, and political science, as well as for anyone interested in the art of persuasion." - <b>Choice</b></p> <p>"Toye provides a lively and engaging overview of the field, from its ancient origins to its contemporary applications. This is an excellent to rhetoric for students and general readers alike." - <b>Journal of Communication</b></p> <h2>About the Author</h2> <p>Richard Toye is Professor of Modern History at the University of Exeter. He is the author of several books on British history, including <b>The Roar of the Crowd: Sport and Mass Spectacle in Britain, 1850-1950</b> and <b>Churchill's Empire: The World That Made Him and the World He Made</b>.</p> <h2>Further Reading</h2> <ul> <li>Rhetoric: A Very Short by Richard Toye</li> <li>Ancient Rhetoric: Readings from Classical Sources edited by H. Adams and L. O'Donnell</li> <li>The Rhetorical Tradition: A Classic Studies Reader edited by R. Connors and M. Silk</li> </ul>

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Rhetoric: A Very Short by Richard Toye. This book provides a concise and accessible overview of the history, theory, and practice of rhetoric.

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