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Writing Arguments: A Rhetoric with Readings, Concise Third Edition - Softcover

Ramage, John D.; Bean, John C.; Johnson, June

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9780321163387: Writing Arguments: A Rhetoric with Readings, Concise Third Edition
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0321163389 ISBN 13: 9780321163387
Publisher: Longman, 2003

Synopsis

The market leader in argumentative rhetorics, Writing Arguments has proven highly successful in teaching individuals to read arguments critically and to produce effective arguments of their own. In its reader-friendly tone, clear explanations, high-interest readings and examples, and well-sequenced critical thinking and writing assignments, this concise text offers a time-tested approach to argument that is interesting and accessible. Throughout the book, the authors approach argument rhetorically by emphasizing audience and context at every stage of the construction of an argument. Writing Arguments moves readers beyond a simplistic debate model of argument to a view of argument as inquiry and consensus-building as well as persuasion, in which the arguer negotiates with others in search of the best solutions to problems. Individuals interested in developing their argumentative writing skills.

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The market leader in argumentative rhetorics, Writing Arguments has proven highly successful in teaching individuals to read arguments critically and to produce effective arguments of their own. In its reader-friendly tone, clear explanations, high-interest readings and examples, and well-sequenced critical thinking and writing assignments, this concise text offers a time-tested approach to argument that is interesting and accessible. Throughout the book, the authors approach argument rhetorically by emphasizing audience and context at every stage of the construction of an argument. Writing Arguments moves readers beyond a simplistic debate model of argument to a view of argument as inquiry and consensus-building as well as persuasion, in which the arguer negotiates with others in search of the best solutions to problems. Individuals interested in developing their argumentative writing skills.

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Publisher
Longman
Publication date
2003
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0321163389
ISBN 13 
9780321163387
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
3
Number of pages
336
Rating
  • 3.23 out of 5 stars
    47 ratings by Goodreads