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Synopsis
Proven techniques for getting your point across and winning arguments
If you′ve ever felt the frustration of losing an argument even when you knew you were right to someone more skilled in pressing their point (and your hot buttons), this book is for you. This practical, often amusing guide gives you the tools you need to make your point clearly in any disagreement, from a formal debate to a roaring shouting match. You′ll find:
- Strategies for identifying and avoiding the common traps your opponents may set for you
- Sample arguments spotlighting current issues with notes that analyze both weak and strong techniques
- Interactive quizzes that help reinforce your new skills and build confidence "Insightful, instructive, and enjoyable to read." Publishers Weekly
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This is a HOW to book that makes sense. No doubt because it is based on a thorough understanding of the peculiarities and possibilities of argumentation.--Frans H. van Eemeren, Professor of Speech Communication, Argumentation Theory, and Rhetoric?University of Amsterdam
About the Author
MICHAEL A. GILBERT, Ph.D., is Professor of Philosophy at York University in Ontario. He frequently lectures and gives seminars on the art of arguing, and is the author of several novels.
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- PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons
- Publication date1996
- ISBN 10 0471123498
- ISBN 13 9780471123491
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number2
- Number of pages208
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