Vesterman, William <br/><br/>
Reading and writing short arguments. / 
William Vesterman 
 - 3rd ed. 
 - London:  Mayfield Publishing Company,  c2000. 
 - xv, 352 p.:  ill.;  23cm. 
<br/><br/> Includes index. 
<br/><br/>Contents: Introduction to argument and persuasion -- Current controversies from three points of view: What should we do about tobacco? -- Hate crimes and justice -- Should blood alcohol percentages for drunken driving be lowered? -- Giving computers the boot -- Affirmative action in college and business -- Should we take a chance on gambling? -- Animal testing -- Should flag burning be made unconstitutional? -- Multiculturalism and the college curriculum -- Global warming -- The Rich - saints or sinners? -- Toys for tots -- Euthanasia -- What books should students read? -- Modern manners -- Should english be the official language of the United States? -- Single essays on controversial topics -- Moving to longer arguments -- A Minicasebook on censoring rock and rap -- A Guide to finding and using information. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0767411366 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label> English language 
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>PE1431.R23