Everything’s an Argument With Readings
Everything’s an Argument With Readings by Andrea A. Lunsford, published by Bedford/St. Martin’s in 2004, is a third edition that spans 907 pages. This book presents a unique approach to the study of argumentation, illustrating that arguments exist in various forms throughout everyday life. By utilizing a broad range of examples—from essays to billboards and emails—this edition encourages students to recognize and engage with the arguments they encounter in their surroundings.
Readers will find that the text emphasizes an inclusive understanding of argument, moving beyond traditional pro/con frameworks. The instruction provided by Lunsford and co-author John Ruszkiewicz is designed to be accessible, utilizing humor and visual elements to enhance comprehension. This edition aims to equip students with the skills to construct their own arguments, fostering a deeper awareness of the language arts and composition.
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Designed to be a true alternative to traditional argument texts, Everything’s an Argument takes a fresh and friendly approach to the subject by showing students that argument is everywhere. Everything’s an Argument with Readings complements this approach with a uniquely broad range of examples — from essays to billboards to emails to radio programs — that help students recognize and respond to the arguments all around them. Andrea Lunsford and John Ruszkiewicz’s instruction is fresh, elegant, and jargon-free, emphasizing inclusivity (moving beyond simple pro/con positions), humor, and visual argument to make Everything’s an Argument immediately accessible. Students like this book because it helps them see and understand that a world of argument already surrounds them; instructors like it because it helps students construct their own arguments about that world. … Publisher description.
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