A text for citizens, students and teachers of forensics, and debaters of all types, INFLUENCING THROUGH ARGUMENT introduces readers to the basic types of arguments—induction, deduction, and causation—and explains how to criticize and engage them. Readers will learn how to support their arguments and evaluate their opponents using historical data, statistics, examples, anecdotes, expert testimony, and common experience. They will also learn how to prepare for and conduct themselves in argumentative situations, including debates, panel discussions, public speeches and informal settings. The original 1964 text has been updated and filled with new examples and activities.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Robert Huber was
the Edwin W. Lawrence Professor of Forensics at the University of Vermont
for 40 years prior to his death in 1996. He won national championships and
was recognized as one of the most important figures in speech communication
in America during the 20th century.
Alfred Snider is the Edwin W. Lawrence Professor of Forensics
at the University of Vermont and the Director of the World Debate Institute.
A debate educator for 35 years, he is recognized for his theoretical (game
theory as a paradigm for competitive debate) as well as his practical (textbooks,
manuals, debate.uvm.edu website) contributions to the field. He has conducted
debate training in over a dozen countries. He has received the Glenn Pelham
Coaching Award, the George Zeigelmueller Coaching Award, and the Don Brownlee
Award for service to debate.
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