Relates common theoretical models to true-to-life examples from law, ethics, education, and business "Critical Thinking and Communication" encourages students to develop skills in both constructing and refuting arguments in a variety of contexts from informal conversations to structured debates. The authors stress the importance of argumentation in everyday life as they build student competence and critical awareness. Through exercises and examples, students learn how to create arguments, develop extended cases, and how to critically understand and interpret them. This text is available in a variety of formats -- print and digital. Check your favorite digital provider for your eText, including CourseSmart, Kindle, Nook, and more. Learning GoalsUpon completing this book, readers will be able to:

• Understand the value of argumentation in everyday life
• Create arguments
• Develop and understand extended cases