Logical Self-Defense (Key Titles in Rhetoric, Argumentation, and Debates Series)
Ralph H Johnson; J Anthony Blair
ISBN 10: 1932716181 ISBN 13: 9781932716184
Published by Intl Debate Education Assn, 2006
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Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly! Seller Inventory # DBV.1932716181.G
Synopsis:
Classic work once again available. Offers step-by-step guidelines for identifying and analyzing arguments. It outlines a theory of good argument to use for purposes of evaluating and constructing arguments. It contains guidelines for constructing arguments and for preparing and writing essays or briefs. Special methods for interpreting and assessing longer arguments are provided. It gives guidelines to help filter out the more reliable information from newspapers and television news. Offers an array of devices to deal with the tricks and deceits of so much of today's advertising. Helps students improve their ability to recognize, interpret, and evaluate arguments and to formulate clear, well-organized arguments themselves. Secondary and college students, debate coaches, classroom instructors, community active people.
About the Author: J. Anthony Blair is a University Professor at the University of Windsor.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Logical Self-Defense (Key Titles in Rhetoric...
Publisher: Intl Debate Education Assn
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: good