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Emphasizing the relationship between rhetoric and argumentation, this book is organized around the major principles and methods of argumentation that enable students to draw upon their education and argue persuasively, to analyze complex and public controversies, and to make sense of conflict. The text pays special attention to awakening student interest and building confidence in their abilities to understand and apply the core principles of argumentation. Examples are provided throughout, and the book is intended for students taking courses involving argumentation and debate.