Sourcebook on Rhetoric

by James L. Jasinski

This book is designed to introduce readers to the language of contemporary rhetorical studies. The book format is an alphabetized glossary (with appropriate cross listings) of key terms and concepts in contemporary rhetorical studies. An introductory chapter outlines the definitional ambiguities of the central concept of rhetoric itself. The primary emphasis is on the contemporary tradition of rhetorical studies as it has emerged in the discipline of speech communication. Each entry in the glossary ranges in length from a few paragraphs to a short essay of a few pages. Where appropriate, examples are provided to further illustrate the term or concept. Each entry will be accompanied by a list of references and additional readings to direct the reader to other materials of possible interest.  

675 pages, Hardcover

First published July 19, 2001

Reviews

[Alicia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have a love/ hate relationship with this book. It was a huge part of my undergraduate career, being both helpful in communication (it's written by a communication studies professor I had) and literature classes. I still think of the useful things in it from time to time.

[Bryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great dictionary of rhetorical terms. Though it is selective (like a terministic screen) in what it allows to be rhetoric (for instance, where's the visual stuff jasinksi?!), it is still remarkably helpful and pragmatic.