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Argument and Evidence: Critical Thinking for the Social Sciences
Paperback
Main Details
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Argument and Evidence: Critical Thinking for the Social Sciences
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Peter Phelan
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By (author) Peter Reynolds
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback | Pages:272 | Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 138 |
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Category/Genre | Semantics Philosophy - logic |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780415113731
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Classifications | Dewey:300.72 |
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Illustrations |
illustrations
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Imprint |
Routledge
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Publication Date |
7 December 1995 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Phelan and Reynolds' book is for anyone who needs to evaluate arguments and interpret evidence. It deals with the most fundamental aspects of academic study: * the ability to reason with ideas and evidence * to formulate arguments effectively * to appreciate the interplay between ideas and evidence in academic and media debate Argument and Evidence presents aspects of informal logic and statistical theory in a comprehensible way, enabling students to acquire skills in critical thinking which will outlast their undergraduate studies. Ideal as a companion for courses on methodology or study skills, Argument and Evidence will also be useful for other disciplines in the social sciences and humanities.
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