This book continues the features that have Ied to its wide use by "generation" of students for over 50 years, while reflecting the newest trends and knowledge in the practice and study of argumentation and debate.This book is designed for all who seek to improve their critical thinking, reasoned decision making, and advocacy skills. This text is designed for the undergraduate course in argumentation and debate. It is appropriate for any course that empowers students as active citizens participating in the societal demands of democracy. Most chapters provide a miniglossary of terms and conclude with a set of suggested exercices designed to provide experiential learning of the chapter's concepts. Throughout the text many important materials are presented in insets that will prove helpful to the student.