Everything's an Argument with Readings [Paperback]

Andrea A. Lunsford (Author), John J. Ruszkiewicz (Author), Keith Walters (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 28, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0312447507 | ISBN-13: 978-0312447502 | Edition: Fourth Edition

Designed to be a true alternative to traditional argument texts, Everything's an Argument takes a fresh and friendly approach to the subject by showing students that argument is everywhere. Everything's an Argument with Readings complements this approach with a uniquely broad range of examples -- from essays to billboards to emails to radio programs -- that help students recognize and respond to the arguments all around them. Andrea Lunsford and John Ruszkiewicz's instruction is fresh, elegant, and jargon-free, emphasizing inclusivity (moving beyond simple pro/con positions), humor, and visual argument to make Everything's an Argument immediately accessible. Students like this book because it helps them see and understand that a world of argument already surrounds them; instructors like it because it helps students construct their own arguments about that world.

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About the Author

Andrea A. Lunsford is professor of English at Stanford University and also teaches at the Bread Loaf School of English. A past chair of the CCCC, she has won the major publication awards in both the CCCC and MLA. For Bedford/St. Martin's she is the author of The St. Martin's Handbook (2007); EasyWriter (2006); The Everyday Writer (2005); The Presence of Others (2004), with John Ruszkiewicz; and Everything's an Argument (2007), with John Ruszkiewicz.

John J. Ruszkiewicz is professor of rhetoric and composition and director of the division of rhetoric and composition at the University of Texas at Austin. For Bedford/St. Martin's he is the author of The Presence of Others (2004), with Andrea Lunsford; and Everything's an Argument (2007), with Andrea Lunsford.

Keith Walters is professor of linguistics, anthropology, and Middle Eastern studies at the University of Texas at Austin. Much of his research focuses on language and identity in North Africa, especially Tunisia, and the United States. He has also taught freshman composition and English as a second/foreign language.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1115 pages
• Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's; Fourth Edition edition (December 28, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312447507
• ISBN-13: 978-0312447502
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 7.3 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #173,141 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars School book, September 16, 2009

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The book has great examples for argumentative writing and breaks down the different styles of argumentative writing.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good book, August 15, 2008

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I had to buy this book for an english class... It is very easy to read and is informative on how to create an argument and stick to your points.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars just as described, June 21, 2009

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Crcher7 (China Grove, NC) - See all my reviews

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This book helps in every aspect of writing and understanding the issues of agrumentative papers. It also stays true to its title....Everything is an Argument!