{"product_id":"debate-and-argumentation-the-basics-paperback","title":"Debate and Argumentation: The Basics - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTheodore F. Sheckels\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDebate and Argumentation: The Basics\u003c\/strong\u003e offers students an introduction to the foundational elements of debate and the commonalities present across various forms and styles. This text navigates the intricate landscape of argumentation, distinguishing between different types of debates such as policy debate, value debate, and extemporaneous versus prepared debate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book covers a variety of topics from the essentials of constructing arguments and the strategic assembly of these into persuasive cases to the subtle incorporation of pathos and ethos into debate practices. The book balances coverage of argument structures and refutation techniques, while providing insights into the ethical dimensions of evidence management and the rhetorical use of emotional appeal. Furthermore, it addresses contemporary criticisms of debate as an activity and guides students in confronting and considering these critiques.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDebate and Argumentation\u003c\/strong\u003e is an exemplary text for introductory debate classes and more focused argumentation courses. It serves as an essential resource for novice debaters and a foundational reference for students transitioning from classroom learning to applied or competitive debate environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.34 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 16, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52987917140275,"sku":"9798823357708","price":66.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/FcUdr4CJ_z9798823357708.webp?v=1769072426","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/debate-and-argumentation-the-basics-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}