Engages contemporary European thought on a variety of philosophical topics.

Offers a fundamental rethinking of the rhetorical tradition as dialogue.

A history and social psychology of punk music.

Takes mediation beyond the family arena into a broader context.

Offers a revised understanding of human subjectivity that avoids the extremes of both traditional humanism and cultural relativism.

Investigates the effects of political consultants on American democracy.

Presents a theory of discursive co-construction of problems, or how characters are portrayed in the telling of events.

Leading scholars address the work of American philosopher Calvin O. Schrag.

Highlights successful communication practices at Dell, General Electric, Microsoft, and Monsanto.

Analyzing the power of metaphor in the rhetoric of science, this book examines the use of words to express complex scientific concepts.

Adds to our understanding of the powerful nature of texts and writing.

Drawing on examples from contemporary life, Woodward explores rhetorical conditions that create powerful moments of identification.

Tells the story of the relationship between two of the last century's foremost scholars of dialogue, philosopher Martin Buber and psychotherapist Carl Rogers.

Explores antagonistic encounters between people, both individuals and groups, and governments.

Provides cross-cultural perspectives on computer-mediated communication.

Challenges the traditional rhetorical canon.

Advocates applying a spirit of play to everyday life.

Proposes a new theory of communication called "comparative media theory. "

Offers a narrative history of technical writing as a cultural practice and the system of scientific knowledge it controls.

Approaches recent innovations in argumentation theory from a primarily rhetorical perspective.

Offers insight and practical guidance for people interested in improving their interpersonal relationships in an age of rampant cynicism.

A practical manual for evaluating bias that will be useful to anyone who has to deal with arguments, whether in academic reading or writing, or in everyday conversation.

Questions whether the logic of language underlying Habermas's theory of communicative action is in fact the defining feature of conversational practice.

Examines how peoples of other nations perceive the U.S., how media of other nations portray the U.S., and how exported media products impact the U.S. image around the world.

Kenneth Burke was an influential thinker, literary critic, and rhetorician in the transition between the 20th and 21st centuries. This volume, edited by an influential Burkean scholar, addresses the question: Who was Burke and how can his work be helpful to those who must face new problems and challenges?