Style: An Introduction to History, Theory, Research, and Pedagogy

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The book delves into the evolution of style within rhetoric and writing, challenging traditional views that regard style merely as decoration. It traces the concept from its origins in ancient Greece through various rhetorical traditions, highlighting its inventive and sometimes subversive nature. Contemporary perspectives advocate for a renewed focus on style as a form of experimentation rather than conformity. The text also covers diverse disciplines and research methods, concluding with practical teaching strategies and resources for educators and students in rhetoric and composition.