A Rulebook for Arguments
A Rulebook for Arguments by Anthony Weston, published by Hackett Pub. in 2009, is a concise guide that introduces readers to the art of writing and evaluating arguments. This fourth edition, comprising 88 pages, presents specific rules that are illustrated and explained clearly, making it a valuable resource for writers across various disciplines seeking straightforward guidance.
In this edition, readers will find a revamped approach to extended arguments, along with a new chapter dedicated to oral arguments. The book includes updated examples and topics, ensuring relevance and clarity in its instruction. Covering essential aspects of writing skills and reference material, A Rulebook for Arguments serves as a practical tool for anyone looking to enhance their argumentative writing capabilities.
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A Rulebook for Arguments is a succinct introduction to the art of writing and assessing arguments, organized around specific rules, each illustrated and explained soundly but briefly. This widely popular primer–translated into eight languages–remains the first choice in all disciplines for writers who seek straightforward guidance about how to assess arguments and how to cogently construct them.
The fourth edition offers a revamped and more tightly focused approach to extended arguments, a new chapter on oral arguments, and updated examples and topics throughout.
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