Controversy and confrontation : relating controversy analysis with argumentation theory /

The essays that are collected in Controversy and Confrontation provide a closer insight into the relationship between controversy and confrontation that deepens our understanding of the functioning of argumentative discourse in managing differences of opinion. Their authors stem from two backgrounds...

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Other Authors: Eemeren, F. H. van (Frans Hendrik), 1946-, Garssen, Bart
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam : John Benjamins, ©2008.
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Online Access: Full text (MFA users only)
ISBN:9789027218865
9027218862
9789027290878
9027290873
1282104691
9781282104693
9786612104695
6612104694
ISSN:1574-1583 ;
Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
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Summary:The essays that are collected in Controversy and Confrontation provide a closer insight into the relationship between controversy and confrontation that deepens our understanding of the functioning of argumentative discourse in managing differences of opinion. Their authors stem from two backgrounds. First, the controversy scholars Dascal, Marras, Euli, Regner, Ferreira, and Lessl discuss historical controversies in science, both from a theoretical and an empirical perspective; Saim concentrates on a historical controversy; Fritz provides a historical perspective on controversies by analyzing.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Language Note:English.
Series:Controversies ; v. 6.
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