Everything’s an Argument with Readings provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and constructing effective arguments in a modern world. Authored by composition experts Andrea A. Lunsford and John Ruszkiewicz, this seventh edition teaches students how to analyze the persuasive messages they encounter daily—from academic essays and newspaper editorials to tweets and infographics—and how to craft their own compelling responses.
The text covers five core types of arguments and features a dedicated chapter on multimedia argument, reflecting the evolving landscape of communication. This edition is paired with a thematic reader containing more than 35 selections that represent a wide variety of perspectives and genres. Designed to help students master critical thinking and rhetorical skills, the content includes exercises and tutorials for reading, writing, and research, with a focus on key elements such as fallacies, claims, and evidence.
Book Details
- Title: Everything’s an Argument with Readings
- Author: Andrea A. Lunsford
- Edition: Seventh Edition
- Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin’s
- Publication Date: October 2, 2015
- ISBN-10: 1457698641
- ISBN-13: 978-1457698644
- Language: English