The Making of an Argument(양장본 HardCover)

"The Making of an Argument transforms our minds from the descriptive, storytelling mode of thinking to that of critical and creative argumentation?a huge challenge in today's globalized discourse environment. The book is written in a tone absolutely easy-to-read and conversational, a splendid accomplishment by Professor Yong Lee; it is a must-read for all students regardless of their disciplines and levels, as well as for professionals in all walks of life." M. Jae Moon, Professor, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea



"A breakthrough?a true gift to international students who are wrestling with research papers and thesis writing. This is a book that you will want to read again and again. Yong-duck Jung, Professor, Seoul National University, and President of the Korean Social Science Research Council.



"The Making of an Argument is a wonderful introduction to critical thinking. Unlike any other book on the market, it is specifically written for the non-U.S. student who is still mastering English and who may be unfamiliar with a liberal arts environment where argument is prized over mere description. Professor Lee draws on his own early experience as a student and his many subsequent years as a professor teaching in the United States and Korea. The result is an amazing and timely book that will serve a growing global population of university students. Highly recommended." Colin Fisher, Professor, University of California, San Diego



"Professor Lee's beautifully written and easy-to-read book explains everything that there is to know about making an argument clearly and convincingly. This is one that will be on writers' bookshelves for many years to come. Hyun O. Lee, Professor, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea



"The Making of an Argument is a perfect textbook?the first of its kind?for students who write an argumentative essay, a thesis or a dissertation. By the time you finish reading all chapters and the suggested exercises, you will have completed your research project." Tobin Im, Professor, Seoul National University



"Yong S Lee uses broad strokes to create a breathtaking canvas of scholarly arguments. The Making of an Argument is a true eye-opener for graduate students and practitioners around the world." Soon Hee Kim, Professor, Maxwell School, Syracuse University.



"The Making of an Argument is a timeless yet timely book of writing, crossing all academic disciplines and cultures. Professor Lee opens our eyes to the living, organic nature of the argument which he likens to dropping a pebble in a still pond causing the first ripple to expand into ever-widening concentric circles. Wow! It is a must-read for the poetic elements alone." Hun Joo Park, KDI School of Public Policy and Management, Seoul, Korea.



"The Making of an Argument is my personal story, too. When I began my study in the U.S. as an international student, I encountered many difficulties in academic writing. Ironically, the problem was not so much of English as the making of an argument. Now as a professor teaching research methods and academic writing, I find that virtually all students, regardless of their levels, are struggling with problems similar to what I had experienced years ago. Professor Lee's Making of an Argument is the best that there is?magnificently written with lucid examples." Sooho Lee, Professor, University of West Georgia



"Nothing in this book is really new, yet everything is fresh and illuminated in a different light. What an extraordinary experience! Jin W Mok, Professor, Kookmin University, Seoul, Korea



"The Making of an Argument is a great text?not only for international students but also for our graduate students in the U.S. I will definitely recommend it to our Ph.D. students. Alfred Ho, Professor, University of Kansas



"Finally, a textbook on how to make arguments that addresses the particular need of students outside the United States. The Making of an Argument will undoubtedly become the backbone of all research papers and thesis writing, guiding all writers who strive for excellence. Highly recommended. Joongho Han, Professor, KDI School of Public Policy and Management, Seoul, Korea



"The Making of an Argument is a significant treatise on writing; it is a lifeline to those who are unfamiliar with making arguments yet thrown in a swift water of academic competition to sink or swim. Grab hold of this book! Man Hyung Cho, Professor, Hahn Nam University, Daejeon, Korea

Preface



1. Prologue: Why Socrates Had to Die

2. Looking for and Issue for Debate

3. Framing a Research Question

4. Making and Argument

5. Counterargument and Deliberation

6. Summary and Conclusion



Appendix

References

Index

Yong S Lee Yong S Lee is Visiting Professor at the Korean Development Institute's School (KDIS) of Public Policy and Management. Before joining the KDIS, he taught American Politics, Law and Public Management, and Public Administration at Iowa State University for 30 years. Subsequently, he taught at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (visiting scholar) and the University of California, San Diego (lecturer). He received two National Science Foundation Awards and a Research Fellowship Award from Japan's Society for the Promotion of Science. He is the author of several books, including A Reasonable Public Servant: Constitutional Foundations of Administrative Conduct in the United States and Technology Transfer and Public Policy (winner of the Aaron Wildavsky Book Award). He also has published widely in many leading American journals in the areas of public policy, research policy, and public administration. For civic life, he is a former member of Iowa's Public Television Board and an op-ed columnist for Joong-Ang Daily in Los Angeles.