Argumentation and Debate (with InfoTrac ) (Wadsworth Series in Communication Studies) [Hardcover]

Austin J. Freeley (Author), David L. Steinberg (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 053451510X | ISBN-13: 978-0534515102 | Publication Date: July 28, 2004 | Edition: 11

Master the principles of good argumentation with ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE with InfoTrac®! With coverage of academic debate, policy debate, and models of good argumentation, this communication text provides you with the tools you need to learn how to formulate successful arguments. Sample transcripts of real debates, a mini glossary, exercises for each chapter, and debate propositions make studying easy.

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"I prefer this book due to its depth on important issues, yet overall the text keeps most discussions simple and straightforward."

"A solid foundation as is provided in the Freeley and Steinberg text is what our students need to arm themselves for their future in every respect."

"The text is excellent in its clarity, coverage, and the breadth of issues covered."

Product Details

• Hardcover: 512 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 11 edition (July 28, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 053451510X
• ISBN-13: 978-0534515102
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #357,113 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Basic Debate Text Available, April 12, 2006

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John K. Wilson "Kirk Wilson" (OKC, OK United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Argumentation and Debate (with InfoTrac ) (Wadsworth Series in Communication Studies) (Hardcover)

When I learned debate, it was the 1996 version of this book, but it has gotten better! This is a great book whether you are a beginning novice debater wanting to learn how to compete in academic debate or an experience debater looking to solidify your theory arguments.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars non-debaters beware!, January 23, 2011

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This review is from: Argumentation and Debate (Hardcover)

Purchased this book for an Argumentation class. I was very excited about debating issues with fellow classmates. We were required to read two chapters each night and come to class prepared to discuss them. I'm not a "professional" debater nor do I use the terminology in this book on a daily basis. It was next to impossible to read/comprehend the material and I felt really dumb going to class not knowing what we were going to discuss. The definitions given don't really explain things in "dummy" terms and if you're not familiar with the language or debate process, good luck! I suppose the way the book is set up (the order of the chapters) are good & useful, but again it's the definitions that really hurt my learning in this course. If you're using this for an Intro class, hopefully your teacher will review what you need to know!