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The book examines the detrimental effects of viewing politics as a battlefield, arguing that this mindset undermines vital democratic practices like deliberation and policy discussions. It explores how this perspective is often taken literally, leading to a neglect of rhetorical responsibilities. Through various case studies, from ancient debates to contemporary media narratives, the author illustrates the pervasive influence of this metaphor on political discourse and its implications for democracy.

It’s easy to say that racism is wrong. But it’s surprisingly hard to agree on what it is. Does a tired stereotype in your favorite movie make it racist? Does watching it anyway mean you’re racist? Even among like-minded friends, such discussions can quickly escalate to hurt feelings all around—and when they do, we lose valuable opportunities to fight racism. Patricia Roberts-Miller is a scholar of rhetoric—the art of understanding misunderstandings. In Speaking of Race, she explains why the subject is a “third rail” and how we can do better: We can acknowledge that, in a racist society, racism is not the sole provenance of “bad people.” We can focus on the harm it causes rather than the intent of offenders. And, when someone illuminates our own racist blind spots, we can take it not as a criticism, but as a kindness—and an opportunity to learn and to become less racist ourselves.

The book explores the decline of discourse and deliberation in the United States, linking contemporary argumentation to its 17th-century Puritan roots. It combines composition theory, rhetorical theory, and cultural criticism to offer fresh insights into argumentation and the teaching of rhetoric. Additionally, it presents a unique perspective on current public discourse debates, aiming to rejuvenate how rhetoric, composition, and communication are approached in educational contexts.

Drugs and alcohol. Self-injury. Eating disorders. Puberty. Suicide. Sexual purity. These are just a few of the challenges facing teens and young adults today. This concise, topical guide to the Bible is the perfect tool for parents and youth pastors wanting to provide scriptural guidance to youth regarding the issues they face in their formative years. Now updated, revised, and expanded with new topics.

For counselors, pastors, women's ministry leaders, and any Christian woman who wants a user-friendly quick reference guide to Scripture, here is an essential resource! Scripture passages are conveniently gathered under ninety topics that concern today's women, including adoption, birth control, career, contentment, dating/courtship, depression, friendship, prodigal children, self-worth, singleness, an unsaved spouse, worry, and more. Perfect for counseling or for personal study and memorization, this revised and updated edition includes new topics and features an attractive new cover design.