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Explore the evolution of Western rhetoric with this newly revised Thirtieth Anniversary edition from Routledge. This scholarly text offers a comprehensive look at the history of writing instruction, tracing its development from Ancient Greece through to the modern United States. By examining the material, educational, and institutional contexts of the Western rhetorical tradition, this book provides a deep understanding of how writing has been taught over centuries. The longitudinal approach allows readers to track the recurrence of specific teaching methods and observe how major issues have shifted over time. Students and scholars can examine the role of writing as power, the social purpose behind instruction, and the impact of changing technologies on how we communicate. This edition is an essential resource for anyone studying the history of language, communication, and educational practices in the West.

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Newly revised Thirtieth Anniversary edition providing a robust scholarly introduction to the history of writing instruction in the West.

Covers a vast historical timeline ranging from Ancient Greece to the present-day United States.

Analyzes the material, educational, and institutional contexts that shaped the Western rhetorical tradition.

Uses a longitudinal approach to help students track the recurrence of specific teaching methods over time.

Examines major historical themes including the social purpose of writing and the use of writing as power.

Investigates the effect of different technologies on the methods and practice of writing instruction.

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Release Date
28 April 2020
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