Writing arguments: a rhetoric with readings

John D. Ramage, John C. Bean, June Johnson

Allyn and Bacon, 2001 - Language Arts & Disciplines - 759 pages

"The market leader in argumentative rhetoric/readers, Writing Arguments has been praised for its clear explanation of the Toulmin model, separate chapters on reading and writing arguments, and a wealth of interesting student and professional examples. (Regular edition: includes the rhetoric plus an anthology of 58 arguments on contemporary issues.)" Writing Arguments presents four approaches to argument: the enthymeme; Toulmin's system of analyzing arguments; the categories of claims; and the three classical appeals of logos, pathos, and ethos. Focusing on argument as a social act, the book treats argument as a means of clarification and truth-seeking as well as a means of persuading audiences, and shows students the power of inquiry and discovery." For anyone interested in argumentation.

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User Review  - Jen - Goodreads

This was one of the clearest, well-written composition textbooks I've had. Great information that really helped my writing.

Review: Writing Arguments: A Rhetoric with Readings

User Review  - Valerie - Goodreads

I use this in my comp classes now. I'm required to, but I like it for its timely examples and its concise explanations of various aspects of rhetoric, though I'm uncertain whether I'll continue to use it in the future.

Contents

• An Introduction: 3
• PART ONE OVERVIEW OF ARGUMENT: 10
• Argument and the Problem of Truth: 12

About the author

JOHN C. BEAN is professor of English at Seattle University, where he directs the writing program and chairs the Task Force on Teaching and Learning. He is coauthor (with John D. Ramage) of Writing Arguments (3rd ed., 1995) and Form and Surprise in Composition (1986).

Bibliographic information

• Title: Writing arguments: a rhetoric with readings
• Authors: John D. Ramage, John C. Bean, June Johnson
• Edition: 5, illustrated
• Publisher: Allyn and Bacon, 2001
• ISBN: 0205317456, 9780205317455
• Length: 759 pages
• Subjects: College readers; English language; Language Arts & Disciplines / Composition & Creative Writing; Language Arts & Disciplines / Rhetoric; Persuasion (Rhetoric); Reference / Writing Skills; Report writing