Practical Argument: Short Edition

Practical Argument: Short Edition

3rd ed.

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Publisher's Synopsis

Best-selling authors Laurie Kirszner and Stephen Mandell have brought simplicity to the study of argument with Practical Argument Short Third Edition.  A straightforward, full-color, accessible introduction to argumentative writing, it employs an exercise-driven, step-by-step approach to get to the heart of what students need to understand argument. Practical Argument focuses on basic principles of classical argument and includes alternative approaches. Practical Argument forgoes the technical terminology that confuses students and explains concepts in understandable, everyday language, with examples that are immediately relevant to students' lives. Thoroughly updated with exciting new topics and readings, Practical Argument is now available packaged with a LaunchPad that provides:

  • Interactive exercises and tutorials for reading, writing, and research
  • LearningCurve adaptive, game-like practice that helps students focus on the topics where they need the most help, such as fallacies, claims, evidence, and other key elements of argument
  • Comprehension quizzes on the readings and argument instruction
    Practical Argument Short Third Edition is also available in a full version with a reader

  • Book information

    ISBN: 9781319030193
    Publisher: Bedford Books
    Imprint: Bedford Books
    Pub date:
    Edition: 3rd ed.
    Language: English
    Number of pages: 488
    Weight: 590g
    Height: 231mm
    Width: 185mm
    Spine width: 23mm