{"product_id":"9781609279806","title":"A Journey into Critical Thinking","description":"\u003ci\u003eA Journey into Critical Thinking: Exploring Social Issues\u003c\/i\u003e is a culmination of ideas and information from various writers, including the editor of this book, regarding the process of critical thinking. This book is intended as a stepping-stone in the procession of expanding one's critical thinking while ensuring the reader is familiar with basic skills involved in the identification and evaluation of an argument. \u003ci\u003eA Journey into Critical Thinking\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential text that provides readers with the basics to utilize when considering information one reads, hears, and sees while forming opinions and positions on social issues.\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Journey into Critical Thinking\u003c\/i\u003e is organized into four parts:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Characteristics of Critical Thinking\u003cbr\u003e- Identification\u003cbr\u003e- Assessment and Evaluation\u003cbr\u003e- Articles for Consideration\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDebra L. Welkley\u003c\/b\u003e has taught sociology courses for over 19 years in four-year colleges and universities as well as community colleges. She also has more than 20 years of experience working in various social services venues. Her goal in the classroom is to engage the student in the process of learning. During the past decade she has taught critical thinking by incorporating the sociological perspective and using social issues as discussion points for students to practice their critical thinking skills.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"University Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47036390703344,"sku":"9781609279806","price":77.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781609279806_p0.jpg?v=1763837183","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781609279806","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}