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From ancient Greece to the modern era...

cover ...the art of persuasion has been used, discussed, and debated for over twenty-four hundred years. Now the Encyclopedia of Rhetoric provides balanced coverage of classical rhetoric and the rhetorical turns in contemporary critical thought


The world is an everchanging place

cover The Encyclopedia of Global Change provides the first comprehensive guide to the impact of humanity on the planet. Two volumes covering topics from the environment and resources to policies, demographics, and biographies.