Taking Sides

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>20 Debates in American Government •Campaign Finance Reform •Gun Control Laws Irnrnigration • and more!
Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Political Issues, 11th edition, is a debate-style reader designed to introduce students to controversies in politics. The readings, which represent the arguments of leading political scientists, lawmakers, and political commentators, reflect a variety of viewpoints and have been selected for their liveliness and substance and because of their value in a debate framework.
For each issue, the editors provide a concise introduction and postscript summary. The introduction sets the stage for the debate as it is argued in the "yes" and "no" readings, and the postscript briefly reviews the opposing views and suggests additional readings on the controversial issue under discussion.
By requiring students to analyze opposing viewpoints and reach considered judgments, TaifingSit/es actively develops students'critical thinking skills. It is... Tovább

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>20 Debates in American Government •Campaign Finance Reform •Gun Control Laws Irnrnigration • and more!
Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Political Issues, 11th edition, is a debate-style reader designed to introduce students to controversies in politics. The readings, which represent the arguments of leading political scientists, lawmakers, and political commentators, reflect a variety of viewpoints and have been selected for their liveliness and substance and because of their value in a debate framework.
For each issue, the editors provide a concise introduction and postscript summary. The introduction sets the stage for the debate as it is argued in the "yes" and "no" readings, and the postscript briefly reviews the opposing views and suggests additional readings on the controversial issue under discussion.
By requiring students to analyze opposing viewpoints and reach considered judgments, TaifingSit/es actively develops students'critical thinking skills. It is this development of critical thinking skills that is the ultimate purpose of each of the volumes in the widely acclaimed Taking Sides program.
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