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Argumentation and Critical Decision Making, 6/E
Richard D. Rieke, University of Utah
Malcolm O. Sillars, University of Utah
Tarla Rai Peterson, Texas A&M University

ISBN-10: 0205417930
ISBN-13: 9780205417933

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Copyright: 2005
Format: Paper; 352 pp
Status: Out of Print

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The first and most thoroughly developed audience-oriented argumentation text, Argumentation and Critical Decision Making presents argumentation as a cooperative, communicative process.

The text examines the general principles of argument in a rigorous yet readable manner and then applies those principles to different spheres of life—law, science, religion, business, and politics—to explore how conventions of argument change when applied to these real-world arenas. Focusing on the dynamics of decision-making and using real-life examples to illustrate principles, this book aims to help readers develop practical argumentation skills within the world of their daily lives.

  • Understanding the audience, whether readers or listeners, is vital to understanding argumentation, and this is one of the few texts to take a thoroughly audience-oriented approach.
  • Includes the most current research and updated examples to make the material even more relevant to students.
  • Real-world examples throughout help make concepts more clear and help readers see the relevance of argumentation skills to their lives.
  • Because language is at the core of all aspects of argument, coverage is integrated throughout the text.
  • Unique student “Projects” at the end of each chapter get students actively involved in material, applying principles learned in the text to real life.
  • Chapter 9, “Evidence and Argument in Religion” adds an additional “sphere” and expands cultural diversity coverage.

  • The Sixth Edition has a new organization with the chapters arranged into three sections: Principles, Tools, and Applications.
  • Chapters 1-3 have been restructured and shortened, making them a more fluid and understandable introduction to argumentation.
  • An increased emphasis on decision-making rather than debating keeps the text away from the highly aggressive, adversarial tone of some texts.
  • Chapter 3 now includes a discussion of post-modern and feminist approaches to argumentation, and shows that argumentation is valuable to everyone, not just those who are aggressive.



Preface.

I. PRINCIPLES.

 1. The Domain of Argumentation.

 2. Critical Bases of Argumentation.

 3. Critical Approaches to Argumentation.

 4. Analysis in Argumentation.

 5. Case Building.

II. TOOLS.

 6. The Nature of Arguments.

 7. Support: Evidence.

 8. Support: Values.

 9. Support: Credibility.

10. Refutation.

11. Refutation By Fallacy Claim.

III. APPLICATIONS.

12. Argumentation in Law.

13. Argumentation in Science.

14. Argumentation in Religion.

15. Argumentation in Business.

16. Argumentation in Government and Politics.

    The first and most thoroughly developed audience-oriented argumentation text, Argumentation and Critical Decision Making presents argumentation as a cooperative, communicative process.

     

    This text examines the general principles of argument in a rigorous yet readable manner and then applies those principles to different spheres of life – law, science, religion, business, government, and politics – to explore how conventions of argument change when applied to these real-world arenas. Focusing on the dynamics of decision making and using real-life examples to illustrate principles, Argumentation and Critical Decision Making aims to help readers develop practical argumentation skills within the world of their daily lives.

  • 0205591833Argumentation and Critical Decision Making, 7/E
    Rieke, Sillars & Peterson
    © 2009 | Allyn & Bacon | Cloth; 352 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0205591833 | ISBN-13: 9780205591831
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The first and most thoroughly developed audience-oriented argumentation text, Argumentation and Critical Decision Making, presents argumentation as a cooperative, communicative process.

The text examines the general principles of argument in a rigorous yet readable manner and then applies those principles to different spheres of life—law, science, religion, business, and politics—to explore how conventions of argument change when applied to these real-world arenas. Focusing on the dynamics of decision making, and using real-life examples to illustrate principles, this book aims to help readers develop practical argumentation skills in their daily lives.

New to This Edition

  • The sixth edition has a new organization, with the chapters arranged in three sections: Principles, Tools, and Applications.
  • Chapters 1 through 3 have been restructured and shortened, making them a more fluid and understandable introduction to argumentation.
  • An increased emphasis on decision making rather than debating keeps the text away from the highly aggressive, adversarial tone of some other texts.
  • Chapter 3 now includes a discussion of post-modern and feminist approaches to argumentation and shows that argumentation is valuable not only to those who are aggressive but also to everyone else.

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  • Instructor's Manual, 6/E
    Rieke & Sillars
    © 2005 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper; 96 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0205418538 | ISBN-13: 9780205418534

    Instructor's Manual, 6/E
    Rieke & Sillars
    © 2005 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper;96 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0205418538 | ISBN-13: 9780205418534

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