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9780717256389

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  • ISBN13:

    9780717256389

  • ISBN10:

    0717256383

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2002-05-01
  • Publisher: Grolier Academic Reference

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Perfect for debate, science, and social science classes: - Each broad theme is broken into key conflicts- Arguments are written by experts- A thorough introduction to the theme of each volume and to each section- Clear, balanced outlines of the origins and recent history of each debate- Marginal pointers on debating and writing techniques- Summary boxes that highlight background information on both sides of an argument- Commentary to help students see how viewpoints are presented, what rhetorical and other skills are brought to bear to make a point, and how they might use similar techniques in their own classroom debates or papers- Many additional print and online resources- Present arguments, complete with examples- Understand the relationship between general principles and specific details in an argument- Identify weak points in an opposing argument- Determine why some arguments are more successful than others- Build essential critical-thinking, writing, speaking, and debating skills- Recognize the major points on both sides of current controversies

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