| Persuasion: Greek Rhetoric in Action Contributor(s): Worthington, Ian (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415081386 ISBN-13: 9780415081382 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $152.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 1994 Annotation: "Persuasion" makes a significant contribution to the current renaissance of interest in Greek rhetoric and oratory. The current re-evaluation of Greek rhetoricians and their theories links these subjects to studies of the intellectual climate in ancient Greece. Also noted is the way in which a study of ancient rhetorical theory provides a starting point for modern discourse analysis. Other modern studies of Greek rhetoric and theory note its connection to issues in political science and dynamics, sociology and anthropology. Also noted is the way in which ancient rhetorical theory served as the starting point for modern discourse analysis. "Persuasion" provides the most recent and wide-ranging treatment of Greek oratory at any level. Each chapter is written by a leading scholar in the field and each deals with rhetoric's influence on a particular historical aspect or literary genre of ancient Greece. In their analysis of rhetoric, the contributors take advantage of the most recent trends and ideas in the field of discourse analysis. The range of related topics is wide-ranging, including law, politics, history, philosophy, rhetorical criticism, epic, tragedy, comedy and literacy. Contributors include Victor Bers, Yale University; David Cohen, University of California, Berkeley; Michael Gagarin, University of Texas, Austin; Phillip Harding, University of British Columbia; Edward M. Harris, Brooklyn College, CUNY; Josiah Ober, Princeton University; Carol G. Thomas; and Edward Kent Webb, University of Washington. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Rhetoric |
| Dewey: 808.009 |
| LCCN: 93002061 |
| Lexile Measure: 1460 |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 5.51" W x 8.5" (1.14 lbs) 290 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Greek rhetoric, in its diverse forms and impact on its contemporary context, is central to an understanding of ancient culture. The influence and exploitation of rhetoric in ancient times and modern reactions to it are the focus of this book. In recent years there has been a renaissance in the study of Greek rhetoric and oratory, informed by modern political sociology and discourse analysis. This book, bringing together the work of leading scholars in the field, examines the relation of ancient oratory and rhetoric to a variety of historical contexts and literary genres at both the theoritical and practical levels, at the same time reflecting new trends and ideas now at work |