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

Book Information
ISBN 9780205210596
Author Richard Rieke
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint Pearson
Publisher Pearson Education (US)
Weight(grams) 460g
Dimensions(mm) 232mm * 187mm * 15mm