Everything’s an Argument
Everything’s an Argument by Andrea A. Lunsford is a second edition published by Bedford/St. Martin’s in 2001. This 390-page book presents a clear and accessible guide to understanding the essentials of arguments, using everyday examples to illustrate concepts while minimizing abstract terminology. It emphasizes that arguments are prevalent in various forms, from pizza boxes to billboards, helping readers recognize the importance of learning to read and write arguments effectively.
Readers will find that this edition covers a wide range of topics, including visual, online, spoken, and humorous arguments, as well as discussions on intellectual property and cultural perspectives on argumentation. The book aims to enhance comprehension for both native and non-native speakers of English, making it a versatile resource for those interested in language arts and composition.
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– A succinct and easy to understand guide to the essentials of arguments. Chapters open with everyday examples of arguments and keep abstract terminology to a minimum, making the book especially easy to follow.
– A winning approach. Going beyond pro/con, Everything’s an Argument shows students that argument is everywhere — on pizza boxes and billboards as well as in essays and speeches — helping them understand why they need to learn to read and write arguments.
– Covers new ground in an argument text. Full chapters on visual, online, spoken, and humorous arguments and also intellectual property, along with new and unique boxed discussions of argument across cultures, show students that there are many different ways of arguing in the world — and make the book more useful to non-native speakers of English.
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