, edited by Michael J. MacDonald , is a comprehensive one-volume introduction to the history, theory, and practice of rhetoric across various disciplines. Featuring 60 commissioned chapters by leading global experts, the handbook explores rhetoric's evolution from ancient Greece to the digital age. Core Themes and Focus
To assist both new and advanced scholars, the Oxford University Press edition includes several navigational tools: Introduction | The Oxford Handbook of Rhetorical Studies The Oxford Handbook of Rhetorical Studies
Shifting perspectives on psychological and psychological-rhetorical theory. , edited by Michael J
The development of rhetoric within the trivium and its role in humanism. Core Themes and Focus To assist both new
The volume moves beyond viewing rhetoric merely as "style," instead presenting it as a pragmatic, inventive, and critical art. It is organized into six major historical sections:
Foundational periods focusing on oratory, law, and politics.