Rhetoric and Social Relations

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<p> This volume explores the constitutive role of rhetoric in socio-cultural relations, where discursive persuasion is so important, and contains both theoretical chapters as well as fascinating examples of the ambiguities and effects of rhetoric used (un)consciously in social praxis. The elements of power, competition and political persuasion figure prominently. It is an accessible collection of studies, speaking to common issues and problems in social life, and shows the heuristic and often explanatory value of the rhetorical perspective.</p>

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<p><strong>Jon Abbink</strong> is a research professor of Politics and Governance in Africa (Political Anthropology) at the African Studies Centre, Leiden University. Recent publications include<em>The Anthropology of Elites</em> (co-edited, Palgrave, 2012),<em>Reconfiguring Ethiopia</em> (co-edited, Routledge, 2013), a co-authored monograph,<em>Suri Orature, on the Suri people</em> (Köppe Verlag, 2014), and the edited volume<em>The Environmental Crunch in Africa</em> (Palgrave, 2018).</p>

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