Advocacy and Opposition: An Introduction to Argumentation presents a comprehensive and practical approach to
argumentation and critical thinking for the beginner who needs to construct and present arguments on questions
of fact, value, and policy. Advocacy and Opposition offers a theoretical view of the nature of argument in our
society, a discussion of arguing as a form of communication, and a focus on how arguments are created using the
Toulmin model of argument. By blending traditional and contemporary views on the nature of argument (including
multicultural perspectives on the purpose and process of argument, ethics, and values), Advocacy and Opposition
makes students more aware of both the development of theory and practice, providing a well-rounded approach to
their study of argumentation.