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050			_aPE1431.R23
100			_aVesterman, William
245			_aReading and writing short arguments. / _cWilliam Vesterman
250			_a3rd ed.
260			_aLondon: _bMayfield Publishing Company, _cc2000.
300			_axv, 352 p.: _bill.; _c23cm.
500			_aIncludes index.
505			_aContents: 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.
650			_bEnglish language
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999			_c2304 _d9804