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Selection of definitions of rhetoric through the history.

Discussion of one of Aristotle's major works; by Christof Rapp. From the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.

Downloadable citations from journals and books in composition and rhetoric studies. By Lee Honeycutt.

Slide presentation by U of California, Irvine writing director. Defines digital rhetoric; addresses ethical, theoretical and pedagogy concerns.

Bibliography of works dealing with gender and rhetoric. University course material.

Collection of reviews of books on rhetoric. Arranged by author.

Scholarly discussion board, primarily on rhetoric issues. Linked to H-Net's academic announcements.

Doctoral thesis about immediacy of the internet as a rhetorical forum. Updated in 2002.

Selected full-text readings in classical rhetoric: Translated primary sources and authoritative secondary sources.

Charles Griswold examines Plato's ideas on rhetoric and poetry. With bibliography. From Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy,

Examination of the rhetorical approaches to poetry and literary criticism. By John Holcombe.

Handout of a graduate course on rhetoric and its theory. With texts and background material on classical and early Christian rhetoric.

Compilation of reviews of books on rhetoric and composition. Arranged by title.

Offers a summary of this conception of rhetoric. Links to related lecture notes.

A description with examples of twenty types of emotional appeals, fallacious arguments, and other verbal manipulations that touch the heart and manipulate the mind.

This site seeks to assist viewers in the use and selection of words in the public discussion. Examines terms such as conflict, nature and belief, and offers a discussion forum.

Review of Victor Vitanza's book on discursive traditions and philosophical foundations of the history of rhetoric. By J.D.H. Amador. Published 1997.

Mailing list devoted to the field.