The rhetorical construction of science: Demarcation as rhetorical practice

Since the rise of science, scholars have struggled to identify the unique and essential characteristics which demarcate science from other intellectual activities. This dissertation develops a view of demarcation as a practical matter which is rhetorically negotiated by scientists in ongoing scientific activity. The rhetorical demarcation of science is a discursive accomplishment of the everyday productive and evaluative activities of scientists.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Communication

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Taylor, Charles Alan

Contributors dc:contributor

• Wenzel, Joseph W.

• Philosophy
• Speech Communication
• History of Science

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1990 Taylor, Charles Alan

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

AAI9114434
(UMI)AAI9114434

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/20664