Rhetorical Criticism
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Rhetorical Criticism of the Bible
This volume contains extensive bibliographies of works on rhetorical criticism of both the Old and New Testaments. Introductory chapters treat the development of rhetorical criticism and its influence on contemporary biblical interpretation.
Encyclopedia of Contemporary Literary Theory
Author: Irene Rima Makaryk
language: en
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Release Date: 1993-01-01
The last half of the twentieth century has seen the emergence of literary theory as a new discipline. As with any body of scholarship, various schools of thought exist, and sometimes conflict, within it. I.R. Makaryk has compiled a welcome guide to the field. Accessible and jargon-free, the Encyclopedia of Contemporary Literary Theory provides lucid, concise explanations of myriad approaches to literature that have arisen over the past forty years. Some 170 scholars from around the world have contributed their expertise to this volume. Their work is organized into three parts. In Part I, forty evaluative essays examine the historical and cultural context out of which new schools of and approaches to literature arose. The essays also discuss the uses and limitations of the various schools, and the key issues they address. Part II focuses on individual theorists. It provides a more detailed picture of the network of scholars not always easily pigeonholed into the categories of Part I. This second section analyses the individual achievements, as well as the influence, of specific scholars, and places them in a larger critical context. Part III deals with the vocabulary of literary theory. It identifies significant, complex terms, places them in context, and explains their origins and use. Accessibility is a key feature of the work. By avoiding jargon, providing mini-bibliographies, and cross-referencing throughout, Makaryk has provided an indispensable tool for literary theorists and historians and for all scholars and students of contemporary criticism and culture.
Rhetorical Criticism
This transformative text has taught the lively art of rhetorical criticism to thousands of readers—becoming a revered standard. With an unparalleled talent for distilling sophisticated rhetorical concepts and processes, Sonja Foss provides an engagingly written, practical guide delineating ten methods of doing rhetorical criticism. Clear instructions describe the process for systematic investigation of symbolic acts and artifacts and the necessary ingredients for well-reasoned explanations and analysis. Accessible sample essays illustrate each method, and the same artifact is analyzed for nine of the methods to reveal the nuances and applicability of different approaches. A deep understanding of rhetorical criticism equips readers to be engaged and active participants in shaping the nature of the world in which they live. A chapter on feminist criticism features the disruption of conventional ideologies and practices. The chapter on narrative criticism highlights storytelling in the digital world. The emphasis on inquiry is invaluable for filtering meaning out of the communication encountered daily—for example, questions to ask, processes to employ for interpretation, assumptions to identify. Understanding rhetoric helps readers judge the effectiveness, accuracy, and impact of symbols.