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Andrea A. Lunsford, John J. RuszkiewiczEverything's an Argument
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Teacher Introduction
Everything’s an Argument
- Genre: Nonfiction; academic; textbook
- Originally Published: 2007
- Reading Level/Interest: Lexile 1290L; college/adult
- Structure/Length: Divided into 4 parts, 22 chapters; approx. 656 pages
- Central Concern: The text discusses several forms of argumentation and how to understand, analyze, and construct arguments effectively. It provides a comprehensive overview of rhetorical strategies and the purposes of argument, aiming to enhance critical thinking and writing skills across various contexts.
- Potential Sensitivity Issues: May include examples or discussions of controversial or sensitive topics as they relate to argumentation; critical analysis of political and social issues
Andrea A. Lunsford, Author
- Bio: Professor of English at Stanford University; specializes in rhetoric, feminist theory, and the history of writing; former director of the Program in Writing and Rhetoric at Stanford; has conducted research on the state of writing instruction in America
- Other Works: The Everyday Writer (1997); The Presence of Others: Voices and Images That Call for Response (1997); The St. Martin’s Handbook (1989)
John J. Ruszkiewicz, Author
- Bio: Professor of English at the University of Texas in Austin; specializes in rhetoric and writing; known for his work in composition studies
- Other Works: How to Write Anything: A Guide and Reference (2006); The Scott, Foresman Handbook for Writers (1991)
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