{"product_id":"rhetorics-of-fear-and-rage-an-american-tradition-9781643175874","title":"Rhetorics of Fear and Rage: An American Tradition","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhy does American public discourse so often erupt into fear, rage, and mutual distrust? And how can citizens respond responsibly in moments of civic crisis?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eRhetorics of Fear and Rage: An American Tradition\u003c\/em\u003e, Patricia Bizzell argues that today's polarized political climate is not an unprecedented collapse of civil discourse but part of a long American tradition. Across US history, moments of social upheaval have repeatedly produced heated rhetoric fueled by fear, anger, stereotyping, and flawed reasoning. By examining these recurring patterns, Bizzell offers readers both perspective and hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough engaging historical case studies-including Patrick Henry's revolutionary rhetoric, attacks on the Grimké sisters, anti-Chinese violence in Tacoma, American eugenics, McCarthyism, Confederate flag controversies, anti-vaccine campaigns, and climate change debates-Bizzell demonstrates how rhetorical \"shortcuts\" and logical fallacies shape public thinking and intensify division. At the same time, she shows how rhetorical awareness can help readers resist manipulation and participate more thoughtfully in democratic life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrounded in decades of scholarship yet written in accessible language for non-specialists, \u003cem\u003eRhetorics of Fear and Rage\u003c\/em\u003e bridges academic and public audiences. The book will appeal to readers interested in rhetoric, politics, American history, communication, media literacy, democracy, civic discourse, and contemporary culture. It is also well-suited for undergraduate courses in rhetoric, writing studies, communication, political discourse, American studies, and public speaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatricia Bizzell\u003c\/strong\u003e is Distinguished Professor of English Emerita at the College of the Holy Cross and one of the most influential scholars in rhetoric and composition studies. She is coauthor, with Bruce Herzberg, of \u003cem\u003eThe Rhetorical Tradition: Readings from Classical Times to the Present, \u003c\/em\u003e a landmark anthology widely used in graduate rhetoric courses internationally. Her work has received the Conference on College Composition and Communication's Outstanding Book Award and Exemplar Award for Lifetime Achievement. She is a Fellow of the Rhetoric Society of America.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eRhetorics of Fear and Rage\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"For years, people have asked me for a good book introduction to rhetoric that is smart, well-written, accessible for non-experts, yet grounded in scholarship. This is that book.\"-\u003cstrong\u003ePatricia Roberts-Miller\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eRhetoric and Demagoguery\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eRhetorics of Fear and Rage\u003c\/em\u003e is a compelling and urgently needed book. In the midst of our ever-increasing polarization, Bizzell offers renewed hope in the ideals of the American democratic project and practical wisdom for redeeming public discourse.\" -\u003cstrong\u003eMichael-John DePalma\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eSacred Rhetorical Education in 19th Century America\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Bizzell demonstrates her expertise and insights as a researcher and scholar in bringing the tools of rhetorical studies to bear . . .\"-\u003cstrong\u003eJacqueline Jones Royster\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eFinding Sarah and Mary\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLauer Series in Rhetoric and Composition\u003c\/strong\u003eSeries Editors: Jennifer Bay and Thomas Rickert\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Patricia Bizzell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Parlor Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/09\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 278\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.83lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781643175874","brand":"Parlor Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46858618503305,"sku":"9781643175874","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9240\/6921\/files\/img_dd6b28a6-39b2-4be0-b4b8-b85f4666d68b.jpg?v=1780982382","url":"https:\/\/sonsanddaughtersbooks.com\/products\/rhetorics-of-fear-and-rage-an-american-tradition-9781643175874","provider":"Sons and Daughters Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}