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Writing Arguments: A Rhetoric with Readings promotes the essential critical-thinking skills needed for writing effective arguments. Using a logical yet flexible approach, authors John Bean and June Johnson present argument as a process of inquiry and a means of persuasion, not simply as a pro and con debate with winners and losers. The 12th Edition promotes deeper listening to opposing views and more open-mindedness when conducting research. Two all-new chapters focus on strategies for responding to disturbing or threatening views. New readings and images keep the text’s content contemporary and engaging. And a new section offers principles for constructing effective memes.