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The Modern Scholar

Way with Words: Writing Rhetoric and the Art of Persuasion

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The Modern Scholar

By: Professor Michael D. C. Drout
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Esteemed professor Michael D. C. Drout brings his expertise in literary studies to the subject of rhetoric. From history-altering political speeches to friendly debates at cocktail parties, rhetoric holds the power to change opinions, spark new thoughts, and ultimately change the world.

The study of rhetoric not only leads to a greater understanding of how personages such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Winston Churchill elevated the power of speech to majestic heights, but also to a stronger proficiency in using rhetoric in anyone's day-to-day life.

Professor Drout examines the types of rhetoric and their effects, the structure of effective arguments, and how subtleties of language can be employed to engage in more successful rhetoric. Drout also ponders the role of rhetoric in our world and the age-old question of whether it is just a tool for convincing people of things that aren't true, or whether it is indeed a force for good that will ultimately lead to truth.

©2006 Michael D.C. Drout (P)2006 Recorded Books, LLC Communication & Social Skills Personal Development
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Fascinating listening.

Way with words

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Sorry, couldn't resist.

Refreshing, entertaining, educational and.. expensive, but money well spent.

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Apparently the Audible app (not satisfied with brevity) requires that I write more. So, it was a pointless appendage to the comments above. Apologies for wasting your time.





To 'whom' it may concern.. ?

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this was a very interesting book and the author delivers the information with a lot of passion so it is truly a delight to listen to!

very interesting and great delivery!

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This course defiantly has value. But don't get me wrong. It might have value as far as buying the audio book. But not value summing too the cost of tuition for this.
Listen or read it. Don't do a course in it.
Do a course in something you can get a job in, if you are going to pay that kind of coin for education.

Has value.

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I've searched far and wide for a good book on rhetoric, and it is ironic that there are so many bad ones out there. This is a good one though. You will learn some useful tricks in the book, and the 'author' teaches you these tricks in an engaging way.

Best book on rhetorics I've found so far

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