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.

Argumentation and Critical Decision Making (6th Edition)

Business & Money

Rieke, Richard D.

Sillars, Malcolm O.

Peterson, Tarla Rai

Management & Leadership

Allyn&Bacon

The first and most thoroughly developed audience-oriented argumentation book, Argumentation and Critical Decision Making presents argumentation as a cooperative, communicative process. This book 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, Argumentation and Critical Decision Making aims to help readers develop practical argumentation skills within the world of their daily lives.

Argumentation and Critical Decision Making

Humor & Entertainment

Pearson

The first and most thoroughly developed audience-oriented argumentation text has been updated to its 8th edition: 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.

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This book examines the general principles of argument and then applies those principles to different spheres of life-politics, science, law, etc.--to explore how conventions of argument change when applied to real world arenas. A new chapter on evidence and argument in religion adds additional sphere to this edition and expands cultural diversity coverage. Projects at the end of each chapter allow readers to become actively involved in the material by applying the principles learned to real life. The book also employs real life examples throughout to help make the concepts clearer and help readers see the relevance of argumentative skills to their lives. For anyone interested in improving their argumentation skills.

Argumentation and Critical Decision Making (5th Edition)

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Messages, Meanings, and Culture: Approaches to Communication Criticism (Rhetoric & Society Series)

Literature & Fiction

Literary

Harpercollins College Div

The principles of practical reasoning integrated into real world applications is the basic premise behind Professors Richard D. Rieke and Malcom O. Sillars' fourth edition of Argumentation and Critical Decision Making. The most current theories and research are combined with classic rhetoric to effectively explain the necessary functions of decision making in any given situation. With an increased emphasis on critical thinking, Rieke and Sillars help connect critical decisions with audience values and conventions. Real life examples are used to illuminate the principles of argumentation, ranging from interpersonal discussions to formalized conventions of science and law. A new discussion of language and argumentation highlights language practices that have had the most impact on effective argumentation.

Argumentation and Critical Decision Making (Longman Series in Rhetoric and Society)

Reference

Foreign Language Study & Reference

Longman Pub. Group

Be prepared for the demands of the speaking situations that come up in life! In this clear, concise volume, the authors present the theme of public speaking as a transaction between the speaker and the audience. Effective speaking is presented as an integrated process, not a series of isolated elements. The audience serves as the unifying theme. This book teaches novice speakers to think of public speaking as an opportunity and a responsibility to share information and to connect with the audience. Thoroughly grounded in rhetorical theory, the volume relates the concepts taught by Aristotle to today's critical thinking skills. Emphasis is placed on analysis and argument being the key tools not only for public speaking but also for success in other areas as well. Includes a large number of real examples, sample outlines, and samples of actual speeches that support discussions of rhetorical principles, types of discourse, and practical elements of speech preparation.

Public Speaking: Content and Communication

Words, Language & Grammar

Waveland Pr Inc.

This concise but thorough introduction to criticism explores nine useful approaches to critical study, whether examining television, fiction, nonfiction, visual arts, or oral and written discourse. The perspectives presented bridge disciplinary boundaries and include: asking questions about how audiences process communication, understanding human symbol systems and social relations as vehicles for comprehending the world, value and narrative analysis, and psychoanalytic and ideological criticism. The easy-to-follow discussions of using each approach contain questions critics are most likely to ask, assumptions governing the approach, an exploration of sample analyses that reveal vocabulary most frequently used, and a review of the problems encountered by critics. The interplay of persuasion, poetic theory, and accurate interpretation allows readers to incorporate the most useful elements in their critiques and to borrow insights from one approach to clarify and strengthen another. Multiple examples are sprinkled throughout the book.

Communication Criticism: Rhetoric, Social Codes, Cultural Studies

Gronbeck, Bruce E.

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