Argumentation: Critical Thinking in Action - Brossura

Lapakko, David

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0595520820 ISBN 13: 9780595520824

Casa editrice: Iuniverse Inc, 2008

Riassunto

Argumentation: Critical Thinking in Action explores a wide variety of issues and concepts connected to making arguments, responding to the arguments of others, and using good critical thinking skills to analyze persuasive communication. Key topics include the nature of claims, evidence, and reasoning; common fallacies in reasoning; traits associated with good critical thinking; how language is used strategically in argument; ways to organize an argumentative case; how to refute an opposing argument or case; and ways to make a better impression either orally or in writing.

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Informazioni sull'autore

David Lapakko (Ph.D., University of Minnesota) is an associate professor of communication studies at Augsburg College in Minneapolis. Since 1986, he has taught a wide variety of courses in the communication field, including argumentation, persuasion, intercultural communication, public speaking, organizational communication, and interpersonal communication.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Iuniverse Inc
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0595520820
• ISBN 13: 9780595520824
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 227
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile