Rhetoric before and beyond the Greeks(English, Hardcover, unknown)

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Rhetoric before and beyond the Greeks(English, Hardcover, unknown) is written by unknown and published by State University of New York Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0791460991 (ISBN 10) and 9780791460993 (ISBN 13).

Examines rhetorical practices in cultures and time periods that have received little attention to date. Focusing on ancient rhetoric outside of the dominant Western tradition, this collection examines rhetorical practices in Egypt, Mesopotamia, Israel, and China. The book uncovers alternate ways of understanding human behavior and explores how these rhetorical practices both reflected and influenced their cultures. The essays address issues of historiography and raise questions about the application of Western rhetorical concepts to these very different ancient cultures. A chapter on suggestions for teaching each of these ancient rhetorics is included.