{"product_id":"9780989445733","title":"Upside Down Debate: a deeper why to persuasion","description":"If you want to learn to debate without all the jargon (and without losing your soul) \u003cem\u003eUpside Down Debate\u003c\/em\u003e is for you. You'll be introduced to debate by learning how to listen before you speak, construct a persuasive argument (or \"case\") for change, connect with your audience, draw on centuries-old wisdom from classical rhetoric, and engage thoughtfully with your opponents.\u003cp\u003eExperienced coaches of both competitive debaters and business clients, Isaiah and Betsy McPeak bring a wealth of debate war stories and real life anecdotes that make \u003cem\u003eUpside Down Debate\u003c\/em\u003e anything but theoretical. Whether you're a novice, a veteran debater, or a curious outsider to the debate world, you will grasp what it means to master the art of persuasion with one's honor intact. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy \"Upside Down?\" Communicators often speak from a self-focused perspective--I want to sound good, feel in charge, and get what I want. But this misplaced focus is often the cause of communication breakdowns. Upside Down communication is all about putting your audience first by listening well, thinking well, and only then, speaking well in a disciplined way. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will learn:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-format debating: this book teaches value and policy debate at the same time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to build persuading arguments from shared assumptions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix types of arguments that refute at a macro level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix types of arguments that refute at a micro level \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to \"make a case\" for anything, with several alternate structures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe deep meaning of the four parts of a debate - topic, sides, audience, and format - with a chapter on each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to transfer debate skills to everyday conversations and business meetings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 50 examples that illustrate theory with practical experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The reader will learn not only the building blocks of debate, but more importantly how to debate with integrity and an eye on persuading others in a manner that will serve beyond high school forensics, into college classes, board rooms and even personal relationships.\" - TJ Harding, champion debate coach\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eUpside Down Debate\u003c\/em\u003e does more than just teach you how to debate. It makes the all-too-often overlooked connection between academic debate and real life.\" - Chris Jeub, Founder and CEO of TrainingMinds.org; educator, author, speaker\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ethos Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47035956166896,"sku":"9780989445733","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780989445733_p0.jpg?v=1763884647","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780989445733","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}