Fracking and the Rhetoric of Place: How We Argue from Where We Stand

Fracking and the Rhetoric of Place explores how places shape and are shaped by citizens as they engage in democracy, using rhetorical analysis, discourse analysis, and corpus analysis to understand the rhetoric of place in environmental controversy. It reveals that place-based arguments are a ubiquitous rhetorical resource in the dispute over hydraulic fracturing, shaping how the issue is perceived.

Format: Hardback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 19 October 2021
Publisher: Lexington Books

Fracking and the Rhetoric of Place delves into the intricate realm of public hearings on hydraulic fracturing (fracking), exploring the persuasive strategies employed by speakers to understand how places shape and are shaped by citizens as they participate in democratic processes. As a vital argumentative tool in environmental controversies, the rhetoric of place empowers individuals to establish their position within local contexts and amplify their voices during social conflicts. Drawing upon rhetorical analysis, discourse analysis, and corpus analysis, Justin Mando provides scholars of place-based rhetoric and environmental communication with a heuristic framework for studying their own sites. This approach unveils the pervasive nature of place-based arguments in the ongoing debate surrounding hydraulic fracturing, influencing how the issue is perceived by the public. Both pro-frackers and anti-frackers employ the rhetoric of place in striking manners, revealing their values, motivations, strengths, and weaknesses. Moreover, place serves as a bridge between the local and the global, connecting what is present to what exists elsewhere. This book holds immense appeal for scholars and students of rhetoric, communication, and environmental studies, offering valuable insights into the complex interplay between place, rhetoric, and societal dynamics.

Weight: 494g
Dimension: 228 x 161 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781793620873