Words Like Loaded Pistols by Sam Leith
Rhetoric from Aristotle to Obama
An engaging, readable exploration of rhetoric that argues language is a powerful tool shaping politics, culture and everyday life; it traces key techniques and devices from classical rhetoric through modern media, illustrates how words persuade, mislead or inspire with vivid examples, and offers practical guidance for recognizing and using rhetorical strategies while warning about their ethical implications.
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- 2012
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