About the Author

James J. Murphy is a professor emeritus at the University of California, Davis. He is the author, coauthor, or editor of many books on rhetoric, including A Short History of Writing Instruction and A Synoptic History of Classical Rhetoric.

Cleve Wiese is an assistant professor of English at Worcester State University in Worcester, Massachusetts. His work has appeared in Kairos: A Journal of Rhetoric, Technology, and Pedagogy.

Reviews

"This meticulously edited volume introduces students to oral and written rhetoric by providing the insights of one of the discipline's most profound educators in a clear and incredibly relevant manner. Highly recommended!"--Richard Leo Enos, Piper Professor (State of Texas) and Lillian Radford Chair of Rhetoric and Composition, Texas Christian University