The Rhetoric of Science in the Evolution of American Ornithological Discourse
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The Rhetoric of Science in the Evolution of American Ornithological Discourse
By (Author) John T. Battalio
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Praeger Publishers Inc
23rd October 1998
United States
Classifications
Tertiary Education
Non Fiction
Language learning: writing skills
Zoology: birds (ornithology)
808.066598
Physical Properties
Hardback
242
Width 152mm, Height 229mm
510g
Description
An analysis of the rhetoric of science in the evolution of American ornithological discourse. It covers: the emergence of American ornithological discourse; discourse models for natural history and experimental science; diachronic changes; and more.
Author Bio
JOHN T. BATTALIO is Assistant Professor at Boise State University where he teaches in the Technical Communication Program. His recently published book, The Rhetoric of Science in the Evolution of American Ornithological Discourse (Ablex, 1998), analyzes the impact of language and rhetoric in the professionalization of science.
