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Pros and Cons: A Debater's Handbook (18th Revised edition) ISBN: 0415195489 ISBN13: 9780415195485 Pros and Cons: A Debater's Handbook (18th Revised edition) By: Michael D. Jacobson : Revised by Trevor Sather : Edited by Will Hutton Publisher: Routledge Format: Paperback Our Price: 15.29 Discount: 10% RRP: 16.99

Pros and Cons offers a unique and invaluable guide to current controversies, providing material for debate on a wide range of topics. Arguments for and against each subject appear in adjacent columns for easy comparison and related topics and suggestions for motions are listed at the end of each entry. Since its first publication in 1896 the handbook has been regularly updated and this 18th edition includes new issues such as censorship of the internet, genetic engineering and legalisation of prostitution. The introductory essay describes debating technique: covering the rules, structure and types of debate and offering tips on how to become a successful speaker. The book is then divided into 6 thematic sections, where specific subjects are covered individually.


Contents:

There are over 130 topics in the broad subject areas of Philosophical/Political Theory
- Constitutional/Governance
- Politics and Economics: National
- Politics and Economics: International
- Moral and Religious
- Education, Culture and Sport
- Law and Crime
- Health
- Science and Technology

These include specific topics such as: Justifiable Terrorism Internet Cencorship Prostitution 'Outing' Treatment of Animals High Art vs Low Art Zero Tolerance Banning of Smoking Televised Trials Private Schools


Brief Description:

With topics ranging from censorship of the internet to genetic engineering, this work offers a unique and invaluable practical guide to current controversies, providing material on a wide range of subject areas.

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