An introduction to debating, including preparation and research of a topic, finding evidence, attacking opposing arguments, and giving an effective delivery

In the second edition of this witty and infectious book, Madsen Pirie builds upon his guide to using - and indeed abusing - logic in order to win arguments. By

Offers students an overview of the world schools style of debating, with expert advice for every stage of the process, including preparation, rebuttal, style, r

Discusses the fundamental skills needed to participate in debates, and includes information on debate propostitions, ethics, preparing evidence, and succeeding

Success in any walk of life is hard to achieve in this razor-edged highly competitive age. Besides knowledge; one has to be well versed in the art of forceful c