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Critical Thinking: Your Guide to Effective Argument, Successful Analysis and Independent Study First Edition

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Critical thinking is a set of techniques―you just need to learn them.

This helpful book is your personal toolkit for demystifying critical engagement. Author Tom Chatfield will show you how to sharpen your critical thinking by developing and practicing this specific set of skills, so you can…
  • Spot an argument and understand why reasoning matters
  • Discover errors and evaluate evidence
  • Understand and account for bias
  • Become a savvy user of technology
  • Develop clear, confident critical writing
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    1473947146
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    978-1473947146
  3. Edition
    First Edition
  4. Publisher
    SAGE Publications Ltd
  5. Publication date
    November 23, 2017
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    7.25 x 1 x 9.25 inches
  8. Print length
    328 pages
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This primer on critical thinking expertly introduces reasoning, argumentation, rhetoric, and bias, and how understanding those concepts can make us better readers, researchers, and writers. Chatfield chooses just the right combination of formal writing and casual address, creating the feeling that readers are learning from a trusted, witty friend. -- Michelle Glatt

Tom Chatfield’s Critical Thinking contains sensible, grounded examples, and illustrations...serving as a useful primer to the subject. This is a book happy to be written on, queried and argued with. The exercises sprinkled throughout are well judged and encourage a deep reading. The consistency of tone and design make it an impressive achievement, bringing light and clarity to an area which can present as murky and vague. I recommend it strongly. It will certainly be a useful addition to the teaching materials my school already uses, but its appeal goes well beyond classroom walls due to its breadth, depth and the clarity of its outlook...I would be very happy to see students and colleagues alike walking around campus with dog-eared, annotated and bookmarked copies of Critical Thinking. -- Tim Jones

I can’t stress enough what an excellent addition this is to a rather - what I thought, anyway – saturated market. Well done to all involved! It’s a very comprehensive text, and one which I’d happily recommend to staff and students alike. I’ll certainly be drawing inspiration from it when building class resources in future.

-- Sunny Dhillon Published On: 2017-12-13

Some people are naturally gifted critical thinkers (and, if you’re a researcher, it’s pretty hard to advance without some skill in that area) but for those who need to rethink their thinking or want a crash course in how to develop and hone their analysis skills, Tom Chatfield’s new book is well worth picking up… The engaging workbook-style layout helps keep the information being imparted consistently interesting and fun to absorb. -- Joseph Rydholm

I was pleasantly surprised to discover how accessible and engaging this book is. Some other texts on the topic can be daunting and challenging to read, with concepts not always being easy to grasp. However, the subject is presented in a user friendly way. -- Andrew Southgate

Tom Chatfield’s Critical Thinking is probably the most essential book I’ve ever read. Not because it offers groundbreaking insights, but because it makes you stop and think, in a world whose pace is ever-increasing. If you’re new to academia, the book prepares you for the challenges of evaluating established theories and forming cohesive, convincing and sound arguments of your own. -- Ludwig, 1st Year International Management

The book provides you with hands-on skills that are directly applicable. Not only are they put forth through real-life example arguments, but they are strongly reinforced by academic arguments and grounding. [Chatfield] deconstructs complicated concepts to its simplest form and renders it accessible to anyone that wishes to delve into their own mind and practices. -- Luca, 2nd Year Management

Critical thinking is a greatly valued skill for employability and Chatfield emphasises the importance of being skeptical. Information presented to us should be questioned and evaluated, especially in a world where vast amounts of information are available at our fingertips. The book successfully achieves its aim of helping one be able to think critically for themselves in order to both benefit your own work and challenge the works of others. -- Marina, 1st Year Management

Tom Chatfield has excelled at the way to interact with the independent learner in this book by explaining not just the skill of critical thinking, but the reasons behind its need in the day-to-day life. ‘Critical Thinking’ will leave one with a universal skill which is crucial to any millennial in the modern world. A perfect guide to better learning and beyond.

-- Yan, 1st Year Computer and Management Sciences

This is a very comprehensive, well elaborated and clearly structured book. It provides readers with systematically organized concepts and skills to improve their critical thinking in an easily accessible way, laying a vital foundation for their future academic study, professional work and life. It is especially helpful for the first-year college students who are about to embark on their academic life.

-- Shuo Zhao, CAES, Surrey International Institute (SII), Dongbei University of Finance and Economics (DUFE), Dalian, China

‘Critical thinking’ is easy to read with an engaging format. As a researcher, I think it will be useful for thinking about written and verbal arguments: helping readers make and recognise an argument, and understand when a valid argument isn’t being made. -- Imogen Birch, senior researcher, Citizens Advice

The best illustrated and typeset book in academic publishing. -- Lee Fallin Published On: 2020-09-30

About the Author

Dr Tom Chatfield is a British author, independent scholar and philosopher of technology. His textbooks for SAGE publishing include Critical Thinking, How To Think and Think Critically. He’s also the author of half a dozen non-fiction books exploring digital culture, published in over thirty territories and languages; of an award-winning thriller, This Is Gomorrah (Hodder); and of books and educational resources for audiences ranging from K12 to graduate and business schools. Tom took his doctorate at St John’s College, Oxford, and is a former Associate at the Oxford Internet Institute, guest faculty member at the Said Business School, and senior Associate at the interdisciplinary think-tank Perspectiva. A TED Global speaker, Non Executive Director and Advisor at a number of not-for-profits, he writes and broadcasts internationally on technology, ethics and education.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ SAGE Publications Ltd; First Edition (November 23, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 328 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1473947146
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1473947146
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.6 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.25 x 1 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 289 ratings

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Dr Tom Chatfield is a British writer, broadcaster and tech philosopher. His books exploring digital culture are published in over two dozen languages. His latest non-fiction book, Critical Thinking, is a bestselling textbook in its field; and his debut novel, This Is Gomorrah, was a Sunday Times thriller of the month.

A columnist for the BBC, international commentator and TED Global speaker, he has worked as a writer and consultant with some of the world's leading technology firms. He researched his book Critical Thinking as Visiting Associate at the Oxford Internet Institute, and is a guest faculty member at the Said Business School for its strategic leadership programme.

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Dr. Vee
5.0 out of 5 stars Add to class materials
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2019
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I am an online Professor and this book came in handy when adding material to the modules for the students.
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John W. Graham
5.0 out of 5 stars A modern look at Critical Thinking
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2018
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Critical Thinking is one of those things that I feel isn't taught very well at any level of our education system. All too often curriculum is focused on rote memorization and recall. Not enough emphasis is put into the development of critical thinking skills.

Tom Chatfield addresses this in Critical Thinking: Your Guide to Better Thinking.

The book is divided into two major parts and each part is subdivided into chapters. The book starts off with an extended definition of critical thinking and why is matters. This introductory matter sets the tone of the book and provides definitions.

Part One gets into arguments, reasoning and induction. The book has an interesting layout. Highlighting and notes are present throughout the book to illuminate key terms and call out explanations. The notes are similar to what you might write as you go through the content. Each chapter has quizzes which test your knowledge and ensure you are understanding the content.

Part Two discusses rhetoric, faulty reasoning, fallacies, cognitive bias, your own bias and how to blend all of the content into your own work and life situation. As with Part One, Part Two is also interactive, challenging you to test your knowledge of the content.

Overall, this is a must read for anyone who has ever thought about thinking or wanted to improve their own critical thinking skills. Some of the content is obvious while some of it will make you, well, think. There are some great writing tips in here which would be worth the price of admission.
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K. P.
4.0 out of 5 stars Ok shape
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2019
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No complaints. Not like its new but it is nice.
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Keith e.
1.0 out of 5 stars Slow shipping 14+ days.
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2022
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Slowest shipping ever at over 14 days. no issues with the boom though. Just shipping speed. Need alternative shipping methods.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good entry level book.
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2018
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This books is basically a “how to” book on how to be better at critical thinking. It reads like an entry level college textbook, or even something that would be read in high school. I’m encouraging my teenage son to read this book. With that said, this book is written at a remedial level at best. It’s great for those who do not have any higher education, but have a desire to learn, or for use in the classroom. It’s not really a book for a casual read.

The book is a very easy read, and is loaded with examples and exercises that promote critical thinking. It also has some appealing illustrations.
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eric ruiz
1.0 out of 5 stars Wasted my money
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2020
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Poor condition,was missing alot of pages
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4.0 out of 5 stars A texbook on logic
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2018
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This book by Chatfield is formatted like a text book. Each new term is bolded with a definition, and there's a definition callout in the margin. Chatfield discusses a topic, provides examples, and then gives exercises to test what you just learned. This book really teaches you to analyze your assumptions and check for cognitive bias, logical fallacies, etc.

I haven't finished the book because it is somewhat of a dry read, and I have to take it in small doses. But I've already learned several new terms and recommended it to someone else interested in logic.
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nicolas murray
5.0 out of 5 stars Great good quality
Reviewed in Canada on October 6, 2021
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Aakash Chakrabarty
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for students and professionals who want to add that edge to their thinking process
Reviewed in India on April 11, 2021
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Superb engaging book! Really worth the price, and an absolute pleasure to read this!

Makes you think and rethink your thought process!
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I. Abraham
5.0 out of 5 stars Brings Critical Thinking to Life
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 18, 2019
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I bought this book when I was studying for an A-Level in Critical Thinking and it gave me a different perspective of the underlying principles of the subject which helped me to achieve grade A. Critical thinking can sometimes appear abstract because it is skills-based rather than knowledge-based, but this book brings it into the real world making it natural and accessible.
I have seen several job descriptions that list critical thinking skills as a required personal attribute and I have often wondered how are people supposed to develop this as it is not formally taught; this book is the answer!
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Rosa Ventura
4.0 out of 5 stars A very good overview of the importance and practice of Critical thought
Reviewed in Canada on September 2, 2020
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a well presented and complete discussion. Covers not only the how ie techniques, but also covers the contexts and situational factors of critical thought. the key conclusion of the bool is...The art of critical thinking isn’t about changing human nature, or pretending we can or should act entirely rationally all the time. It’s about learning to recognize our own – and others’ – limitations; and knowing when to pause, think again and reach for the right questions in order to work out what is really going on.
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Aylin
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, outstanding quality and worth the price!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 28, 2020
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An amazing book! The quality of the book itself met my expectations and is very good. Needed the book for university, but would advise everyone to read it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, outstanding quality and worth the price!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 28, 2020
An amazing book! The quality of the book itself met my expectations and is very good. Needed the book for university, but would advise everyone to read it!
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