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Founded at Zurich on 30 June 1977, The International Society for the History of Rhetoric includes members from thirty countries, and holds biennial congresses in Europe and North America.

Peer-reviewed scholarly monographs in the history of rhetoric in its broadest sense.

The Biennial Conference of ISHR brings together several hundred specialists in the history of rhetoric from around thirty countries.

The journal publishes articles, book reviews, and bibliographies that examine the theory and practice of rhetoric in all periods and languages.

The ISHR Book Award
The Rhetorica Award for Best Article
Annual Research Fellowships