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Today, the word “rhetoric” is typically used to criticize language that is empty or misleading. But the study of rhetoric was originally designed to drain false speech of its power. Rhetoric grew up in ancient Athens alongside the first democracy because the arguments of citizens were needed...

In this book, renowned rhetorical scholar Robin Reames argues that, in today's polarized political climate, we should all care deeply about learning rhetoric. Drawing on examples ranging from the destructive ancient Greek demagogue Alcibiades to modern-day conspiracists like Alex Jones, Reames breaks down the major techniques of rhetoric, pulling back the curtain on how politicians, journalists, and "journalists" convince us to believe what we believe—and to talk, vote, and act accordingly.