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"Across our differences, people everywhere wish to be heard, to be known, and to be understood. When these needs are met, individuals have the potential to flourish, and communities can work together in common cause. Yet, in the current argument culture, the power of communication to meet these needs remains largely untapped, and the ability to resolve shared problems is compromised. This book explores the roots of this communication cri ..."
"As the globe shrinks, it is more important than ever to discuss ways for diverse groups to coexist peacefully. However, the individualistic ethic of many competitive, adversarial models of argument undermines the interdependence so critical to an increasingly global society. This practical text offers a fresh approach to argumentation--one that combines reason and refutation with community building, mutual respect, and a recognition of ..."
"Race remains a potent and divisive force in our society. Whether it is the shooting of minority people by the police, the mass incarceration of people of color, or the recent KKK rallies that have been in the news, it is clear that the scars from the United States’ histories of slavery and racial discrimination run too deep to simply be ignored. But what are the most productive ways to deal with the toxic and torturous legacies of Ameri ..."
"49 Ibid., p. 4. 56 Ibid. 51 Judith A. Boss, Ethics for Life: A Text with Readings, 4th
ed. (Boston: McGraw-Hill, 2008), p. 10. 52 Fung, “Deliberation before the
Revolution,” p. 398. 53 Ibid., p. 401. 54 Ibid. 55 Ibid., pp. 402-403. 56 Ibid., p. 403.
57 Ibid. 58 Ibid. 59 Ibid., p. 408. Importantly, the use of shame is a highly
contested form of communication among communication ethicists. For a deeply
insightful exploration of this ..."