Thank You for Arguing, Fourth Edition (Revised and Updated)
by Jay Heinrichs · Crown
A practical entry into classical rhetoric: Aristotle's appeals, kairos, deliberative argument about future choices, concession and framing, illustrated with political speeches and sitcom dialogue. Gives beginners the working vocabulary needed before tackling Aristotle directly.
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