As a result, the book also systematically explains how the constitutive parts of the pragma-dialectical theory of argumentation, which are discussed... Læs mere
This text provides a comprehensive survey of the various theoretical contributions which have been made to the study of argumentation. It discusses the historical works that provide the background to the field and major approaches and trends in contemporary research.
Argumentative Indicators: A Pragma-Dialectical Study identifies and analyses English words and expressions that are crucial for an adequate reconstruction of argumentative discourse.
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Blending theory and practice, this book outlines the central role that strategic maneuvering and argumentative style play in argumentative discourse. This book will be of interest to students and scholars of Argumentation, Communication Studies, Linguistics, Philosophy, and Law.