Have you ever wished you could respond with skill and confidence to an argument you've read or heard? Have you ever wanted to present your ideas more forcefully? To be more logical and persuasive? To change people's minds? This book can help you do so. Elements of Argument presents a clear and effective method for learning to think and argue better, along with many thought-provoking essays on current topics. By reading these selections you'll be able to educate yourself on the issues as you sharpen your critical reading and thinking skills. Hundreds of thousands of students agree: Elements of Argument works. Book jacket.