The Debater's Guide, Revised Edition - Softcover

Ericson, Jon M.; Murphy, James J.; Zeuschner, Raymond Bud

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0809313863 ISBN 13: 9780809313860

Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press, 1987

Synopsis

This completely revised edition of an established classic offers practical and concise assistance in solving the problems of argumentation and communication for both beginning and advanced debate speakers.

 

The manual, written clearly and directly, covers both policy and value issues in addition to providing clear explanations, specific examples, and graphic presentations. The organization and design of the book allow quick reference to any particular aspect of debate, making it an excellent classroom text as well as a valuable tool during actual debates. A glossary of key debating terms and a selected bibliography of sources to consult when researching debate topics provide additional benefits for students.

About this title

From the Author

Jon M. Ericson is dean emeritus of the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University.

James J. Murphy, professor emeritus of rhetoric and communication at the University of California at Davis, was the founding president of the Northern California Forensic Assocation.

Raymond Bud Zeuschner is a former chair of the Department of Speech Communication and former director of forensics at California Polytechnic State University.

About the Author

Jon M. Ericson is Dean of the School of Liberal Arts.

 

James J. Murphy is Professor of Rhetoric and Communication at the University of California at Davis.

 

Raymond Zeuschner is Professor of Speech Communication at California Polytechnic State University.

Edition details

• Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0809313863
• ISBN 13: 9780809313860
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160