Foss Rhetorical Criticism 3rd Edition

Understanding the processes of rhetorical criticism-the systematic investigation and explanation of symbolic acts and artifacts-creates opportunities for more effective communication. When we are aware of the various options available in the construction of messages and how they function to produce effects, we have the tools needed to question the messages in artifacts rather than responding uncritically. Sonja Foss, who has an enviable talent for synthesizing complex rhetorical concepts and processes into clear explanations, presents nine methods of rhetorical criticism. She carefully explains and illustrates the theory behind each method with abundant examples of applications. Interesting and lively essays, some written by students, encourage readers to develop their critical skills. Useful bibliographies list additional samples for each type of criticism. Rhetorical criticism is not a process confined to a few assignments in a rhetorical or media criticism course.

It is an everyday activity we can use to understand our responses to symbols of all kinds and to create our own symbols to generate the responses we desire.Also by Sonja K. Foss and available from Waveland Press: with Karen A. Foss and Robert Trapp, Contemporary Perspectives on Rhetoric, Third Edition (ISBN 051); with Karen A. Foss and Cindy L.

Griffin, Feminist Rhetorical Theories (ISBN 963); with Mary E. Domenico and Karen A. Foss, Gender Stories: Negotiating Identity in a Binary World (ISBN 919); with Karen A. Foss, Inviting Transformation: Presentational Speaking for a Changing World, Third Edition (ISBN 216); with Karen A. Foss and Robert Trapp, Readings in Contemporary Rhetoric (ISBN 068); with Karen A. Foss and Cindy L.

Griffin, Readings in Feminist Rhetorical Theory (ISBN 970).Titles of related interest also available from Waveland Press: Hauser, Introduction to Rhetorical Theory, Second Edition (ISBN 211) and Sillars-Gronbeck, Communication Criticism: Rhetoric, Social Codes, Cultural Studies (ISBN 719).' Synopsis' may belong to another edition of this title. From the Back Cover:'This is a valuable revision, particularly the chapter on pentadic criticism. The textbook challenges to be an excellent primary text for undergraduate rhetorical criticism classes.

The student sample essays are particularly useful to illustrate the methods.' - Clarke Rountree, University of Alabama 'An important update for a strong method-driven approach to critical engagement of texts.' - Robert Reid, University of Dubuque Review:'This edition remains the consummate single-book source for how to conceive of and undertake rhetorical criticism. The chapters are concise and authoritative as they move the reader through an array of methodological approaches. This book rarely leaves my desk.

Highly recommended.' Robert DeChaine, California State University, Los Angeles'About this title' may belong to another edition of this title.

Over multiple editions, this transformative text has taught the lively art of rhetorical criticism to thousands of students at more than 300 colleges and universities. Insights from classroom use enrich each new edition.With an unparalleled talent for distilling sophisticated rhetorical concepts and processes, Sonja Foss highlights ten methods of doing rhetorical criticism—the systematic investigation and explanation of symbolic acts and artifacts. Each chapter focuses on one method, its foundational theories, and the steps necessary to perform an analysis using that method. Foss provides instructions on how to write coherent, well-argued reports of analytical findings, which are then illustrated by sample essays.A chapter on feminist criticism features the disruption of conventional ideologies and practices. Storytelling in the digital world is a timely addition to the chapter on narrative criticism. Student essays now include analyses of the same artifact using multiple methods.

Foss Rhetorical Criticism 3rd Edition Pdf

A deep understanding of rhetorical criticism equips readers to become engaged and active participants in shaping the nature of the worlds in which we live.