Argumentation and Debate: Critical Thinking for Reasoned Decision Making by Austin J. Freeley

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This comprehensive introduction to the principles and practice of argumentation and debate uses a clear, concise, and engaging presentation that makes even complex material easy to understand. ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE features concepts, argumentation models, practical guides, and real-life scenarios that you use to enhance your skills in academic debates. With an emphasis on critical thinking, reasoned decision making, and advocacy skills, this text empowers you to participate actively as citizens in a democratic society.

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The new edition of a textbook for undergraduate students. The chapters present the information in a step-by-step format and explore such topics as stating and analyzing the question, gathering and testing evidence, structures and types of reasoning, building affirmative or negative cases, refutation, composition and delivery of presentation, and debate formats. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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