Argumentation: Understanding and Shaping Arguments - Softcover

Herrick, James A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0137765274 ISBN 13: 9780137765270

Verlag: Pearson, 2002

Inhaltsangabe

The book relies upon a traditional approach to argumentation, drawing from established rhetorical theories, and also discusses contemporary theories of argumentation (such as those of Toulmin and Perelman). The text affirms that argumentation is a cooperative and constructive activity, characteristic to humans, and increasingly significant within our diverse contemporary society.

This book teaches reasoning skills and covers the basic vocabulary, structure, types, and tests of all major forms of arguments. It also discusses argument ethics and policy case construction, and further includes an extensive discussion of evidence and validity.

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The book relies upon a traditional approach to argumentation, drawing from established rhetorical theories, and also discusses contemporary theories of argumentation (such as those of Toulmin and Perelman). The text affirms that argumentation is a cooperative and constructive activity, characteristic to humans, and increasingly significant within our diverse contemporary society. This book teaches reasoning skills and covers the basic vocabulary, structure, types, and tests of all major forms of arguments. It also discusses argument ethics and policy case construction, and further includes an extensive discussion of evidence and validity.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Pearson
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2002
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0137765274
• ISBN 13: 9780137765270
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 280
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar