Reasoning by Michael Scriven (11 results)

Condition: acceptable. This book is in acceptable condition and may have highlighting and or writing throughout. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo, dust jacket may be damaged or missing. Book may show internal and or external wear on spine or cover and may be slightly skewed or have creased pages. This is a used book so codes may be invalid or accompanying media may be missing. May be an Ex library book with stickers and stamps.…

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Original paperback, 250 pages, index, book is solid and square. About good plus to very good minus condition. Some rubbing to covers, wear along edges and corners. Mild reading wear, curling at corners; light soiling to outer page edges, mostly at end book corners. e7.…

paperback. Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Condition: Good. Good; Softcover; Covers are moderately shelfworn and edgworn; Unblemished textblock edges; Name and ink stamp to front endpaper; Underlining to about 20 pages, otherwise the endpapers and all text pages are clean and unmarked; The binding is excellent with a straight spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Medium Format (8.5" - 9.75" tall); 0.8 lbs; Blue and red covers with title in white lettering; 1976, Mcgraw-Hill Publishing Book Company; 272 pages; "Reasoning," by Michael Scriven.…

Condition: Good. Good; Softcover; Clean covers with minor edgewear; Name written to the first endpaper and pen underlining to about 20 pages, otherwise the endpapers and all text pages are clean and unmarked; The binding is excellent with a straight spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Medium Format (8.5" - 9.75" tall); 0.8 lbs; Blue and red covers with title in white lettering; 1976, Mcgraw-Hill Publishing Book Company; 272 pages; "Reasoning," by Michael Scriven.…

paperback. Condition: As New.

Paperback. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition 5th Printing. SELLER'S NOTE TO INTERNATIONAL (NON CANADA OR USA) BUYERS: Additional shipping charges will be required and requested during the purchase process of this title. Previous Owner Markings (Gift Inscription from Christmas 1979 Neatly Inked in Black to Half Title Page); Light Creasing on Front, Rear Covers; Front, Rear Covers, Spine Moderately Chipped; Edges Lightly Soiled; Moderate Yellowing Due to Age. EDITORS: Jean Smith and James R. Belser. PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR: Charles Hess. COVER DESIGNED BY: Albert M. Cetta. CONTENTS: The Aims of the Book; To the Student; To the Instructor; Chapter 1 The Nature of Reasoning; Chapter 2 Teaching and Learning Reasoning; Chapter 3 The Foundations of Argument Analysis; Chapter 4 Developing the Concepts of Argument Analysis; Chapter 5 Clarifying Meaning; Chapter 6 The Finer Points of Argument Analysis; Chapter 7 Special Types of Argument; Chapter 8 Extensions and Ramifications; Index. EXCERPT: The Aims of the Book - 1 To improve your skill in analyzing and evaluating arguments and presentations of the kind you find in everyday discourse (news media, discussions, advertisements), textbooks, and lectures. 2 To improve your skill in presenting arguments, reports and instructions clearly and persuasively. 3 To improve your critical instincts, that is, your immediate judgments of your attitudes toward the communications and behavior of others and yourself, so that you consistently approach them with the standards of reason and the attitude of reasonableness. 4 To improve your knowledge about the facts and arguments relevant to a large number of important contemporary issues in politics, education, ethics, and several practical fields . . . Size: Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall. Vantage Art, Inc. (illustrator).…

Condition: as new. Appears unread. May have a retail sticker on back cover or remainder mark on the text block.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Eight chapters, including chapters on reasoning, teaching, analysis, argument, and clarification. Has old price sticker on cover. 272 pages.