Logic and Contemporary Rhetoric : The Use of Reason in Everyday Life

Kahane, Howard, Cavender, Nancy M.

ISBN 10: 1133942288 / ISBN 13: 9781133942283

Published by Wadsworth, 2013

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Synopsis:

This classic text has introduced tens of thousands of students to sound reasoning using a wealth of current, relevant, and stimulating examples all put together and explained in a witty and invigorating writing style. Long the choice of instructors who want to "keep students engaged," LOGIC AND CONTEMPORARY RHETORIC: THE USE OF REASON IN EVERYDAY LIFE, Twelfth Edition, combines examples from television, newspapers, magazines, advertisements, and our nation's political dialogue. The text not only brings the concepts to life for students but also puts critical-thinking skills into a context that students will retain and use throughout their lives.

Review: "The text is very rich with examples, some of which are quite provocative."

"The text is strong in content, contextualization, and ease of comprehension."

"Clear, focused, specific and logical."

"The writing is clear, easy to follow and lively."

"An incredibly readable book introducing students to logical and fallacious reasoning in more depth than we find in most English argumentation texts."

Bibliographic Details

Title: Logic and Contemporary Rhetoric : The Use of...
Publisher: Wadsworth
Publication Date: 2013
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good