EPISODE 180: ETHICS IN CONTACT RHETORIC
Communication Theory, Communication Ethics, Rhetorical Theory, Contact, Touch
"Ethics in Contact Rhetoric" re-orients communication theory by centering touch and de-centering symbolic acts. Ethical interactions are defined as bio-relational dances arcing steps of nurture, respect, justice, and too often, violence. Centering humanity’s physical mutuality is a vital move today. This book re-balances rhetorical theory by enabling critique of embodied relational patterns. Critical case studies demonstrate contact rhetoric’s rich heuristic and diverse applications.
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