Authors interested in submitting a manuscript should send a one page summary and CV to Martin Greenwald at mgreenwald@sorosny.org

Click on a cover or title to buy the title from Amazon if it is available (prices on Amazon may vary from those below). For bulk orders or queries about iDebate Press books, please contact Martin Greenwald.

E-Book available through:
Ebrary
netLibrary
OverDrive
Follett Library Resources

Back

Influencing Through Argument Updated Edition by Robert Huber and Alfred Snider ABOUT THE AUTHOR Robert B. Huber was Professor of Forensics at the University of Vermont prior to his death in 1996Alfred Snider is the Edwin W. Lawrence Professor of Forensics at the University of Vermont. A debate coach and teacher for over 30 years, he has received numerous national coaching and teaching awards. For the last 20 years he has been the Director of the World Debate Institute. DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK A basic text for citizens, professionals and debaters of all types. The book introduces readers to the basic types of arguments and how to criticize and engage them, including induction, deduction, and causation. Readers will be familiarized with the ways in which advocates support their arguments and how to criticize and engage these forms of support, including historical data, statistics, examples, anecdotes, expert testimony and common experience. Readers will also encounter how to prepare for argumentative situations and how to conduct themselves within them, including debates, panel discussions, public speeches and informal settings. The original 1964 text has been updated and filled with new examples and activities. Publication Date: 0-932716-07-6 Paperback $25.95 Buy this book at the IDEA Store Buy this book at amazon.com