{"product_id":"9781627222242","title":"Advocacy Words, A Thesaurus","description":"\u003cp\u003eEffective word use is vital for anyone active in the law. For the attorney arguing a case or preparing a brief, for the jurist writing an opinion, and even for the law student, words are the ammunition needed to make the point. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor example, in attacking the credibility of opposing counsel's witness, a litigator might use such devastatingly critical terms as \"cowardly\" for \"prudent\"; \"disdainful\" or 'haughty\" for \"proud\"; and \"indifferent\" or \"lazy\" for \"easygoing.\" A lawyer's ability to choose words wisely—and accurately—is a valuable component for effective communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis expanded third edition of Advocacy Words: A Thesaurus is 27 percent longer than the first edition, with words arranged alphabetically in two groups: favorable-critical (Part One) and critical-favorable (Part Two). You need only look in one column and see the corresponding advocacy word or words in the opposite column.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLet Advocacy Words Expanded Third Edition be your companion in painting the verbal picture you want.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Bar Association","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47058970018032,"sku":"9781627222242","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781627222242_p0.jpg?v=1763867082","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781627222242","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}