• Contents: Preface. The Nature and History of Debate. The Structures of Advocacy and Opposition. Research and Evidence. Argument Anticipation and Briefing. Refutation. Counterpositions and Counterplans. Strategies for Moral Argument. The Form and Techniques of Debate.

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