Argumentation: Inquiry and Advocacy (3rd Edition)

George W. Ziegelmueller; Jack Kay

ISBN 10: 0130887749 / ISBN 13: 9780130887740

Editore: Allyn and Bacon, 1996

Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Codice articolo G0130887749I3N10

Riassunto:

This book presents a coherent introduction to the fundamental concepts of argumentation and debate, argumentation theory, and critical thinking. As the title suggests, the reader learns how to use argumentation effectively as a means of discovering what is worthy of belief and for gaining the support of others. Now comprised of nineteen in-depth chapters, this best-selling book offers a broad view of argumentation. The first two sections explain the field invariant concepts of critical inquiry. These chapters feature such concepts as propositions, data, inductive and deductive forms of argument, and fallacies. The third section examines the application of argumentation in advocacy situations. Readers will learn about propositions of fact/value and policy, the implication of argument fields and the narrative paradigm on the development and evaluation of argument, and the unique rhetorical challenges involved in communication arguments. The final section offers description and in-depth consideration of affirmative and negative strategies. In addition, the discussion of refutation and cross-examination is comprehensive and useful to both academic debaters and non-debaters.

Product Description: Offering a broad view, this is an introduction to the fundamental concepts of argumentation and debate, argumentation theory and critical thinking. The study aims to teach readers how to use argumentation effectively to clarify their own beliefs and enlist the support of others. The first two sections of the book explain the field invariant concepts of critical inquiry. They feature such concepts as propositions, data, inductive and deductive forms of argument, and fallacies. The third section examines the application of argumentation in advocacy situations, dealing with propositions of fact/value and policy, the implication of argument fields and the narrative paradigm on the development and evaluation of argument, and the rhetorical challenges involved in communication arguments. The final section offers description and in-depth consideration of affirmative and negative strategies. In addition, the book contains a discussion of refutation and cross-examination which is intended to be of use to all those interested in the subject of argumentation, either actively or passively.

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Titolo: Argumentation: Inquiry and Advocacy (3rd ...
Casa editrice: Allyn and Bacon
Data di pubblicazione: 1996
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: Good
Condizione sovraccoperta: No Jacket
Edizione: terza edizione