Extensions of the Burkeian system

Extensions of the Burkeian System focuses upon the writings of Kenneth Burke, who has been hailed as one of the leading U.S. critics in the second half of the 20th century. Kenneth Burke's writings now span a 70-year period. During this period he has developed a system for understanding and critically responding to human communication systems, from literary and artistic works to historical and cultural eras, to entire sociopolitical and technological systems. In 1990, Burke called for a reexamination of his theoretical and critical system. Holding that he might explain a concept in one fashion, Burke likewise recognized that "you may do more in the same direction, or you may change it in the reverse direction, or you may take it in another direction." Calling for the creation of "operation benchmark," Burke invited others to provide extensions of his system