{"product_id":"understanding-argument-in-a-posttruth-world","title":"Understanding Argument in a Post-Truth World","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Argument in a Post-Truth World equips readers with modern argumentative strategies that complement the technological and information-rich era in which we live. The text recognizes that individuals today need practical evaluative techniques in order to effectively construct well-informed  critical stances on a variety of issues.  Within the context of modern American society  readers learn how to sharpen their critical thinking skills  effectively contribute to civil discourse  and sift through the deluge of information available to them via the media  internet  news outlets  and more.  The book introduces readers to three major argument modelsthe Toulmin model  the stock issues model  and the narrative paradigmand demonstrates how to apply them in real-world settings. They study deductive  inductive  and abductive reasoning  the impact of logical fallacies on argument  refutation strategies and pitfalls  and how to assess bias.  Full of timely and valuable information  Understanding Argument in a Post-Truth World is an ideal textbook for courses in argumentation  civil discourse  and communication and critical thinking. Heather Walters is a senior instructor of communication and assistant director of debate\/forensics at Missouri State University. She earned her masters and bachelors degrees from Missouri State University and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Maryland School of Law. Walters debated for Missouri State and has won numerous national and regional debate awards. Her scholarly interests include argumentation\/persuasion  legal communication  and communication theory. Kristen Stout is an instructor and director of debate\/forensics at Crowder College and also teaches courses in argumentation and public speaking at Missouri State University  where she earned her M.A. degree. She is a governing board member of the Speech and Theatre Association of Missouri. Her research interests include argumentation in the digital age  academic debate in the classroom  and the rise of non-traditional news and media outlets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44985086181429,"sku":"ByrdShop_1516523822","price":27.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781516523825.jpg?v=1770845869","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/understanding-argument-in-a-posttruth-world","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}