Wayne C. Booth Bücher

Critics will always disagree, but, maintains Wayne Booth, their disagreement need not result in critical chaos. In Critical Understanding, Booth argues for a reasoned pluralism—a criticism more various and resourceful than can be caught in any one critic's net. He relates three noted pluralists—Ronald Crane, Kenneth Burke, and M. H. Abrams—to various currently popular critical approaches. Throughout, Booth tests the abstractions of metacriticism against particular literary works, devoting a substantial portion of his discussion to works by W. H. Auden, Henry James, Oliver Goldsmith, and Anatole France.

Argues for the relocation of ethics to the center of our engagement with literature. Returning ethics to its root sense, this work proposes that the ethical critic will be interested in any effect on the ethos, the total character or quality of tellers and listeners.

The first edition of The Rhetoric of Fiction transformed the criticism of fiction and soon became a classic in the field. One of the most widely used texts in fiction courses, it is a standard reference point in advanced discussions of how fictional form works, how authors make novels accessible, and how readers recreate texts, and its concepts and terms—such as "the implied author," "the postulated reader," and "the unreliable narrator"—have become part of the standard critical lexicon. For this new edition, Wayne C. Booth has written an extensive Afterword in which he clarifies misunderstandings, corrects what he now views as errors, and sets forth his own recent thinking about the rhetoric of fiction. The other new feature is a Supplementary Bibliography, prepared by James Phelan in consultation with the author, which lists the important critical works of the past twenty years—two decades that Booth describes as "the richest in the history of the subject."

Dewey, Bellow, Strauss, and Friedman are just a few of the influential thinkers associated with the University of Chicago, but none has garnered more respect than Kate Turabian. As the dissertation secretary for decades, she authored the definitive guide on completing and submitting student papers. Her Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations has sold over seven million copies since its 1937 debut. The seventh edition represents a significant revision, ensuring it remains an essential resource for writers at all levels—from first-year undergraduates to seasoned scholars. Gregory G. Colomb, Joseph M. Williams, and the late Wayne C. Booth, along with the University of Chicago Press Editorial Staff, have enhanced this classic, preserving Turabian’s practical advice while incorporating new research and citation methods for the digital age. This edition expands the guide significantly, offering a comprehensive overview of the research and writing process, from formulating questions to revising drafts. It also includes an authoritative section on citation practices, fully updated to align with the fifteenth edition of The Chicago Manual of Style, covering various source types and electronic citations. The final section addresses stylistic issues crucial for crafting strong papers, while the appendix consolidates essential formatting guidelines. This revised edition is a timeless reference, tailored for a new

With more than 400,000 copies now in print, The Craft of Research is the unrivaled resource for researchers at every level, from first-year undergraduates to research reporters at corporations and government offices. Seasoned researchers and educators Gregory G. Colomb and Joseph M. Williams present an updated third edition of their classic handbook, whose first and second editions were written in collaboration with the late Wayne C. Booth. The Craft of Research explains how to build an argument that motivates readers to accept a claim; how to anticipate the reservations of readers and to respond to them appropriately; and how to create introductions and conclusions that answer that most demanding question, “So what?” The third edition includes an expanded discussion of the essential early stages of a research task: planning and drafting a paper. The authors have revised and fully updated their section on electronic research, emphasizing the need to distinguish between trustworthy sources (such as those found in libraries) and less reliable sources found with a quick Web search. A chapter on warrants has also been thoroughly reviewed to make this difficult subject easier for researchers Throughout, the authors have preserved the amiable tone, the reliable voice, and the sense of directness that have made this book indispensable for anyone undertaking a research project.

The autobiography delves into the author's introspective journey to reconcile the various facets of his identity, shaped by a thoughtful life. Through the process of self-exploration, he personifies different aspects of himself, engaging them in dialogue to achieve clarity. Central to his narrative is his upbringing in rural Utah as a Mormon, which influences his ethical considerations and communication style, despite his departure from many doctrines. The book emphasizes the interplay between personal history and the quest for self-understanding.

Along with many other topics "The craft of research" explains how to build an argument that motivates readers to accept a claim and how to create introductions and conclusions that answer that most demanding question "So what?"

Sous ses formes presque infinies, le récit est présent dans tous les temps, dans tous les lieux, dans toutes les sociétés ; le récit commence avec l'histoire même de l'humanité ; il n'y a pas, il n'y a jamais eu nulle part aucun peuple sans récit ; toutes les classes, tous les groupes humains ont leurs récits, et bien souvent ces récits sont goûtés en commun, par des hommes de culture différente, voire opposée : le récit se moque de la bonne et de la mauvaise littérature : international, transhistorique, transculturel, le récit est là, comme la vie.Les spécialistes de plusieurs pays (France, Etats-Unis, Allemagne) se trouvent réunis ici autour d'une problématique commune : récit, narrateur, narration, personnage.