The volume moves beyond viewing rhetoric merely as "style," instead presenting it as a pragmatic, inventive, and critical art. It is organized into six major historical sections:
Foundational periods focusing on oratory, law, and politics. The Oxford Handbook of Rhetorical Studies
The development of rhetoric within the trivium and its role in humanism. The volume moves beyond viewing rhetoric merely as
Shifting perspectives on psychological and psychological-rhetorical theory. covering digital media
The longest section, covering digital media, feminism, critical race theory, and emerging fields. Key Features for Readers
To assist both new and advanced scholars, the Oxford University Press edition includes several navigational tools: Introduction | The Oxford Handbook of Rhetorical Studies