Rhetorical Theory: An Introduction

by Timothy A. Borchers

RHETORICAL THEORY: AN INTRODUCTION presents to undergraduate students a survey of classical and contemporary approaches to rhetorical theory. An engaging and accessible narrative accompanied by numerous relevant examples brings the theory and practice of rhetoric to life for students. Readers are encouraged to reflect on their own uses of rhetoric as they encounter the leading rhetorical theorists, from the past and today. Chapters on Media and Cultural Studies make this book unique among its competitors. Additionally, RHETORICAL THEORY: AN INTRODUCTION offers a topical, rather than chronological view of rhetoric, helping students see similarities, differences, and relationships between various rhetorical theories. Brief and accessible, RHETORICAL THEORY: AN INTRODUCTION offers students an exciting introduction to the theory and practice of rhetoric.

Genres: Nonfiction

Paperback

First published March 15, 2011

Reviews

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good content with some sloppy writing.

[Maggie Gately]

SCHOOL

[Lilli · Rating 2 out of 5]

It does it’s job, but it’s really funny how even though the authors talk about the importance of style and delivery, there are countless grammar and syntax errors that make it incredibly difficult to read, including a whole chapter with no subject/verb agreement. If there was an editor for this, they should be fired. If there wasn’t, why the hell not?
Also has the typical “I’m going to repeat the same thing 8 times in a row so that you’re just confused and annoyed” type writing for textbooks. Also has several paragraphs that state the same thing back to back.
Oh, and heavy political bias.

[Ryan Price · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great introductory look at rhetoric. It's not too much information all at once, so I'd use it in an upper level undergraduate course, but it was actually a req'd reading for my PhD course on rhetorical theory.

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good textbook. It is straight to the point and explains the theorists' works in an easy but comprehensive way.