Persuasion

1st Edition

Theory and Applications

Lillian Beeson
eISBN-13: 9780190678968

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By including works from Aristotle to Kenneth Burke, Persuasion: Theory and Applications provides a comprehensive introduction to persuasion. Author Lillian Beeson offers a balance of classic rhetorical theories and contemporary social-science approaches, demonstrating how these multiple perspectives apply to various fields including politics, religion, art, entertainment, advertising, public relations, and law. The text contains relevant, controversial, and compelling examples that will engage students in the discussion of how persuasion works and show them how to effectively apply this knowledge to their everyday lives.

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ISBNs 0190678968, 9780190678968, 9780199732357, 0199732353, 9780199732357
Language English
Number of Pages 401
Edition 1st