The Dao of Rhetoric by Steven C Combs
In the first book to systematically deal with Daoism (Taoism) from a rhetorical perspective, author Steven C. Combs advances the idea that the works of Daoist (Taoist) sages Laozi (Lao Tzu), Zhuangzi (Chuang Tzu), and Sunzi (Sun Tzu) can be fused into a coherent rhetorical genre, which can then form a methodology for rhetorical criticism. This notion of Daoist rhetoric enables critics to examine discourse from new vantage points with novel processes and concepts that honor the creativity and complexity of human communication. Combs also critically examines four contemporary films-The Tao of Steve, A Bug's Life, Antz, and Shrek-to amplify rhetorical Daoism, to indicate clear differences between Western and Daoist values, and to offer fresh perspectives on individuals and social action. The book argues that Daoism provides a lens for viewing limitations of current Western rhetorical theorizing, positioning Daoist rhetoric as a potent critical perspective in the contemporary, postmodern world.-
The Martin Buber - Carl Rogers Dialogue
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Boundaries of Privacy
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From Ballroom to DanceSport
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Family Violence
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The Theory and Practice of Political Communication Research
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Language as Articulate Contact
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Legitimating the Chinese Economic Reforms
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Communication and Public Participation in Environmental Decision Making
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Postfeminist News
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Apprehending Politics
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If Life Is a Game, How Come I'm Not Having Fun?
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The Idea of Identification
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Warranting Assent
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Organizing Silence
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Doing Business with the Japanese
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Che Bella Figura!
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Peaceful Persuasion
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Counterpublics and the State
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A New Beginning
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Zen in the Art of Rhetoric
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Political Rhetoric, Power, and Renaissance Women
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Democracy in an Age of Corporate Colonization
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Dialogic Civility in a Cynical Age
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Rhetorical Hermeneutics
Steven C. Combs is Associate Professor of Communication Studies at Loyola Marymount University.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780791462829 |
| ISBN 10 | 079146282X |
| Title | The Dao of Rhetoric |
| Author | Steven C Combs |
| Series | Suny Series In Communication Studies |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | State University of New York Press |
| Year published | 2006-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 178 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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