A discussion of the value of literary criticism of children's books. (RM)

A critical analysis of Britain's 1967 Carnegie Medal winner. (RM)

Develops a theory of rhetorical perspectivism to show the role played by rhetoric in the acquisition of knowledge. (PD)

Argues that studies focusing on the functions of movements would increase understanding of social movements. (PD)

Compares the four approaches to the study of social movements, as articulated in CS 706 178 to 181. (PD)

Comments on the literary productivity of Harriet Adams, author of the Nancy Drew series and argues against classifying her work as quality childrens' literature. (AEA)

This article is a reply to a criticism by Saltz and Finkelstein (1974) of work on imagery done by Hollenberg (1970). (JMB)

A reply by Saltz to Mandler's criticism of the Saltz and Finkelstein (1974) article on imagery and conceptual behavior. (JMB)

Employs a critical application of Kenneth Burke's notions of form and perspectivism. Argues for the potential of a complementary relationship between form and perspectivism in the appeal of rhetorical artifacts. Claims that form is perspectival, limiting possibilities for appropriate interpretations within a text. Applies this theoretical…

States that the boundaries of any genre are slippery, but this is particularly true of the postmodern horror film, since the definition of postmodern is itself blurry. Argues that postmodern horror films include films from 1968 onward. Defines postmodernism and the characteristics of postmodern horror, including violence, violation of boundaries,…

Delineates several effects of oppositional interaction in the issue culture of variant sexuality--issue cultures consist of unstable interpretive packages. States that progay and antigay packages define collective identity, the nature of conflict, relationships among antagonists, and appropriate symbolic strategies. Finds issues culture analysis…

Discusses Aristotle's five means of making judgments: intelligence, "episteme" (scientific knowledge), "sophia" (theoretical wisdom), "techne" (art), and "phronesis" (practical wisdom). Sets Aristotle's theory of rhetorical argument within the context of his overall view of human judgment. Notes that…

Examines three versions of Frances Hodgson Burnett's "A Little Princess," describing how the process of rewriting the story developed Burnett's writing skill and sense of audience. (MM)

Reviews what rhetorical theorists and critics typically mean when they discuss rhetoric as an event. Explains Michel Foucault's philosophy of incorporeal materialism. Illustrates the contrast between Foucault's conception of event and that of rhetoricians with reference to a representative rhetorical event. (MS)

Explains the appeal and value of studying Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye," particularly for the Black female college student. Traces the themes of order and disorder, the establishing and crossing of boundaries, and the ways in which characters' self-images reflect their experience of society. (DM)