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Winning Arguments: What Works and Doesn't Work in Politics, the Bedroom, the Courtroom, and the Classroom

by Stanley Fish
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Winning Arguments: What Works and Doesn't Work in Politics, the Bedroom, the Courtroom, and the Classroom
Winning Arguments: What Works and Doesn't Work in Politics, the Bedroom, the Courtroom, and the Classroom

Master argumentation in politics, life, and love.

If you've ever found yourself stumbling in a debate or simply want to refine your persuasive skills, "Winning Arguments" could be an illuminating read for you. Stanley Fish, with his sharp wit and academic insight, turns the art of argument into both a strategic manual and an entertaining exploration. Whether you're looking to navigate domestic disagreements or political discourse, this book offers techniques that could make you the most persuasive person in the room.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Winning Arguments: What Works and Doesn't Work in Politics, the Bedroom, the Courtroom, and the Classroom

by Stanley Fish
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ISBN: 9780062226655
Authors: Stanley Fish
Publisher: Harper
Date of Publication: 2016-07-05
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Philosophy, Politics, Business, Personal Development, Law
Related Topics: History, Government, Journalism, Theory, Sociology, Business, Psychology, Self Help, Personal Development, Writing, Political Science
Goodreads rating: 3.09
(rated by 480 readers)

Description

A lively and accessible guide to understanding rhetoric by the world-class English and Law professor and bestselling author of How to Write a Sentence. Filled with the wit and observational prowess that shaped Stanley Fish’s acclaimed bestseller How to Write a Sentence, Winning Arguments guides readers through the “greatest hits” of rhetoric. In this clever and engaging guide, Stanley Fish offers insight and outlines the crucial keys you need to win any debate anywhere, anytime—drawn from landmark legal cases, politics, his own career, and even popular film and TV. A celebration of clashing minds and viewpoints, Winning Arguments is sure to become a classic.
 

Master argumentation in politics, life, and love.

If you've ever found yourself stumbling in a debate or simply want to refine your persuasive skills, "Winning Arguments" could be an illuminating read for you. Stanley Fish, with his sharp wit and academic insight, turns the art of argument into both a strategic manual and an entertaining exploration. Whether you're looking to navigate domestic disagreements or political discourse, this book offers techniques that could make you the most persuasive person in the room.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.