Stresses the need to re-introduce feeling into critical discourse. (DD)

The critical essays of Adrienne Rich form a coherent theory of feminism and an important literary criticism based on that theory. (DD)

Analyzes the literary theory of E. D. Hirsch in light of the theory of Jacques Derrida, a "Cognitive Atheist." (DD)

Discusses the scope of rhetorical studies, how they are distinctive, and what method of criticism is likely to reveal their essence. Contends that the shift from public address to public communication has taken the field away from traditional concerns and directed intellectual energy and scholarly effort to peripheral matters. (MS)

Examines the psychological and mythical themes suggested by Maurice Sendak's WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE. States that, although the quest myth is central to the story, equally important is how Sendak expanded the quest both spatially and temporally. (MM)

Examines the work of British children's author William Mayne. (MM)

Identifies a number of parallel viewpoints on rhetoric that Kenneth Burke and Richard Weaver probably developed independently. Traces and accounts for eight direct citations and approximately 20 unacknowledged uses of Burke by Weaver. (JD)

Identifies major trends in children's film production of last four years noting quality, cinematic technique, and content, with examples from recent children's films. Portrayal of family relationships, empathy for those who are different, nonstereotypic sexual role models, and films available in video are discussed. Addresses of 10 distributors…

Examines parliamentary procedure and shows how it interacts with argument as process and product. Argues that parliamentary procedure determines the decision rules of argument and, indirectly, the strategies employed. (PD)

The most widespread and effective thought-control games, many of which will be used in the 1984 presidential campaign, are described, e.g., the "be glad you're unhappy" game and the games of understatement and overkill. (RM)

An analysis of novels within novels. (DD)

Examines the ways in which adolescent books portrey adult characters. Some of the specific books covered are: Lisa, Bright and Dark; Island of the Blue Dolphins; Under the Haystack; and The Outsiders. (JB)