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Current Issues and Enduring Questions: A Guide to Critical Thinking and Argument, with Readings Ninth Edition

by Sylvan Barnet (Author), Hugo Bedau (Author)
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The unique collaborative effort of a professor of English and a professor of philosophy, Current Issues and Enduring Questions is a balanced and flexible book that provides the benefits of the authors’ dual expertise in effective persuasive writing and rigorous critical thinking. Refined through eight widely adopted editions, it has been revised to address current student interests and trends in argument, research, and writing. Its comprehensive coverage of classic and contemporary approaches to argument includes Aristotle, Toulmin, and a range of alternative views, making it an extraordinarily versatile text. Readings on contemporary controversies (including environmental stewardship, student-teacher relationships, cyber bullying, and the limits of reproductive rights) and classical philosophical questions (such as How free is the will of the individual?) are sure to spark student interest and lively discussion and writing. No other text and reader offers such an extensive resource for teaching argument.
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  1. ISBN-10
    0312547323
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0312547325
  3. Edition
    Ninth
  4. Publisher
    Bedford/St. Martin's
  5. Publication date
    July 1, 2010
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    6.1 x 1.4 x 9.09 inches
  8. Print length
    1072 pages
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Sylvan Barnet, professor of English and former director of writing at Tufts University, is the most prolific and consistently successful college English textbook author in the country. His several texts on writing and his numerous anthologies for introductory composition and literature courses have remained leaders in their field through many editions. Hugo Bedau, professor of philosophy at Tufts University, has served as chair of the philosophy department and chair of the university’s committee on College Writing. An internationally respected expert on the death penalty, and on moral, legal, and political philosophy, he has written or edited a number of books on these topics. He is the author of Thinking and Writing about Philosophy, Second Edition (Bedford/St. Martin’s).

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bedford/St. Martin's; Ninth edition (July 1, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 1072 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0312547323
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0312547325
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.55 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.1 x 1.4 x 9.09 inches
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ATeam21
5.0 out of 5 stars Service was awesome!! But the book is filled with essays ...
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Service was awesome!! But the book is filled with essays and publications of current issues that might not work for your current subject. Although almost all the publications in this book are from newspapers, it is easy to find the topics you will discuss in class. So instead of asking what pages to read, ask your professor for titles and authors, that way you won't miss anything and make your book useful to learn the English theory.
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Angie S
5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for English classes
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Although I bought this book for my spring (2011) English class, I read lots of articles, essays and short stories that are in this text- without the prof even asking us to. Unheard of! I will not re-sell this book, I'm definitely keeping it- I haven't finished reading all that's in it yet, but I certainly will. Get this book, and share the info in it with others.
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The readings were interesting, but the quality of the pages was mediocre. It has a glossy finish so writing in pencil on the edges is difficult. The binding eventually came apart because of the page strain. The reading selection made up for the cons though.
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I needed this book for my English class this semester. I wish all of my textbooks were as interesting as this one. There are so many different issues addressed in this book. The collections of other work provide great support and examples in defense and opposition of the issues. I will be keeping this book even after this semester is over.
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5.0 out of 5 stars helpful for papers
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I had to purchase this for a writing class and it was extremely helpful in writing persuasive papers. Not only does the book provide helpful directions on how to write papers, but it also comes with readings from both sides of arguments.
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