Art, Argument and Advocacy: Mastering Parliamentary Debate [Paperback]

Kate Shuster (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2002

The text is designed to provide a foundation for effective participation in academic parliamentary debate competition. It explores contemporary parliamentary debate formats, examines argument anticipation, construction and extension, case development, critical refutation of given assumptions and data, and persuasive speaking. The text includes sample arguments, debate tactics, and practice exercises.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: International Debate Education Association (July 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970213077
• ISBN-13: 978-0970213075
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #268,996 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, August 14, 2003

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This review is from: Art, Argument and Advocacy: Mastering Parliamentary Debate (Paperback)

This book teaches the latest in parli debate while still being down to earth and really easy to understand. You'll laugh - you'll cry - you'll learn a lot. It comes with easy drills and things as well to get you started as well as a host of topics to try. All in all - I couldn't do without it!

1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very good, October 24, 2008

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This review is from: Art, Argument and Advocacy: Mastering Parliamentary Debate (Paperback)

The book is in great condition, and it gets here on time. I like it very much. the book helps me prepare for my debate every weekend. Great book and great online store.