Ableist Rhetoric: How We Know, Value, and See Disability (RSA Series in Transdisciplinary Rhetoric Book 11)
Ableist Rhetoric investigates how we know, value, and see disability through rhetorical lenses. Part of the RSA Series in Transdisciplinary Rhetoric, it analyzes the language that shapes societal perceptions and challenges ableist biases in discourse. This insightful volume promotes a more equitable understanding of disability in communication.
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Ableist Rhetoric explores the ways in which language and discourse construct perceptions of disability. It delves into how societal values influence the visibility and understanding of disabled experiences.
The book is part of the RSA Series in Transdisciplinary Rhetoric, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to rhetorical analysis. It addresses the mechanisms through which ableism is perpetuated in communication.
Through this examination, readers gain a deeper understanding of rhetorical strategies that either reinforce or dismantle ableist frameworks. The work highlights the importance of inclusive discourse in valuing diverse abilities.
James L. Cherney provides a scholarly perspective on these dynamics, drawing from rhetorical theory to illuminate disability's place in cultural narratives.
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