„On the whole, an indispensable volume for those interested in the history and future of the field. Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above.“ (Choice, 1 May 2011)„This excellent volume explores theoretical and criticalperspectives that inform the study of public address, engagingsignificant issues of contemporary scholarship. Its contribution tothe study of rhetoric as a force in history and as a tool ofdemocratic deliberation is enormous.“ James R. Andrews, Professor Emeritus Communication & Culture, American Studies, Indiana University
"'Oratory still matters in US politics,' the editorsproclaim on page 1, and then they present a timely andcomprehensive set of essays by distinguishedauthors showing us why and how it alwayshas. This volume is required reading for scholars andstudents of US public address.„ Vanessa Beasley, VanderbiltUniversity
“This is a timely and important book. The work ofexceptional scholars at once embodies the finest traditions in thetheory and criticism of public discourse, and points readers ininnovative directions for productive research in the twenty-firstcentury. The volume combines case studies, explorations in theoryand method, and exemplary archival research in a fashion certain tobe of value to scholars at every level.„ DavidHenry, University of Nevada at Las Vegas
“Parry-Giles and Hogan have given us a gift. Their edited volume contains insightful, timely analysis from someof the best minds in the discipline on where public addressscholarship has been, where it is, and where it might begoing. The Handbook of Rhetoric and Public Address pushesscholars to reflect on important theoretical, political, andmethodological issues while it simultaneously underscores thecontinuing relevance of rhetoric and its study to civiceducation. All in all, this volume is a splendidcontribution." Denise M. Bostdorff, The College ofWooster
The Handbook of Rhetoric and Public Address
herausgegeben von Shawn J. Parry-Giles und J. Michael HoganThe Handbook of Rhetoric and Public Address is astate-of-the-art companion to the field that showcases both thehistorical traditions and the future possibilities for publicaddress scholarship in the twenty-first century.
* Focuses on public address as both a subject matter and acritical perspective
* Mindful of the connections between the study of public addressand the history of ideas
* Provides an historical overview of public address research andpedagogy, as well as a reassessment of contemporary public addressscholarship by those most engaged in its practice
* Includes in-depth discussions of basic issues and controversiespublic address scholarship
* Explores the relationship between the study of public addressand contemporary issues of civic engagement and democraticcitizenship
* Reflects the diversity of views among public address scholars, advancing on-going discussions and debates over the goals andcharacter of rhetorical scholarship
* Focuses on public address as both a subject matter and acritical perspective
* Mindful of the connections between the study of public addressand the history of ideas
* Provides an historical overview of public address research andpedagogy, as well as a reassessment of contemporary public addressscholarship by those most engaged in its practice
* Includes in-depth discussions of basic issues and controversiespublic address scholarship
* Explores the relationship between the study of public addressand contemporary issues of civic engagement and democraticcitizenship
* Reflects the diversity of views among public address scholars, advancing on-going discussions and debates over the goals andcharacter of rhetorical scholarship
