Product Description

An invaluable resource for debaters, this books provides background, arguments and resources on over 125 debate topics in areas as diverse as business, science and technology, environment, politics, religion, culture, and education. All topics have been updated and new topics added for this revised edition.

Among the new topics are: Targeting of Children in Advertising, Arranged Marriages, Beauty Contests, Child Labor, Condoms in Schools, Banning of Confederate Flag, Limits of Debate, Genetically Modified Foods, Minority Schools, Multiculturalism vs. Integration, Parental Responsibility, Polygamy and the Two-Party System.

Each entry presents: an introduction placing the topic in context; arguments pro and con; sample motions; and Web links and print resources for further research. Organized in a handy A-Z format, the book also includes a topical index for easy searching.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1048248 in Books
• Published on: 2004-07
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

About the Author
Across the globe, IDA (the International Debate Education Association) strives to foster an engaged, democratic citizenry by offering young people the opportunity to research and discuss important issues critical to their lives, to their community, to their very future. IDEA coordinates the activities of a network of local non-governmental organizations that promote the free exchange of ideas, tolerance, and international cooperation.

Customer Reviews

Saved our debate
If you're planning to compete in debate, a well rounded knowledge of stock issues is a must have. This book or the pro & cons book has the issues that may come up in a competition. It is a good idea to browse the book before an actual debate because the subject titles maybe a little confusing. There is no definitions so if you don't have at least a small understanding before hand this won't help during the 15 minute prep time but it will help to refresh your memory. In our debate I had to figure out if the WTO section in the book was under free trade or international relations and that took up more time than it should have.

Not a bad tool
If you're a fan of debate and enjoy it as a sport (among friends and family) or just need some help with homework then this book will serve as a useful tool.