Competitive Communication: A Rhetoric for Modern Business - Softcover

Eckhouse

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0195115902 ISBN 13: 9780195115901

Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc, 1998

Synopsis

Competitive Communication offers the first full-length treatment of the classical art of rhetoric with applications to the day-to-day needs of modern managers. Based on the belief that clearly reasoned persuasion is indispensable to professionals who must convince others of their points of view, this text reveals implicit, competitive dimensions of communication to those familiar with contemporary business practices. Concentrating on argumentation-which is viewed both as a process of inquiry and as an act of persuasion-the author reviews principles of reasoning that were central to an age generally credited with having developed the first complete treatment of the art of communication. With Aristotle as guide, Eckhouse demonstrates how the enthymeme, a logical device central to Greek theories of persuasion, is also of powerful relevance to the modern business world. Complementing this discussion is an examination of classical ethos, or credibility, as it is created in language and used to strengthen core arguments modern managers must make. Also offered is an extensive examination of classical fallacies-common pitfalls of argument and debate-which provide early warning signals for those about to enter argumentative danger zones. Ideal for undergraduate and graduate business students, as well as the working professional, Competitive Communication offers an invaluable guide to what is probably the most important ability working professionals can develop in todays business world.

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Review

"Finally, a book that discusses the strategies of good management communication within a theoretical framework/rhetoric that is accessible. In his clear and easy style, Professor Eckhouse shows how the principles of rhetoric result in effective business writing."―Linda Bearner, California State University, Los Angeles

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195115902
• ISBN 13: 9780195115901
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304