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

Tom Chatfield

Your personal toolkit for critical thinking provides a power pack of resources to help you succeed in your essays and coursework - and in life!

Book Details

  • Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
  • Publish Date: Apr 14th, 2022
  • Pages: 384
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - 0002
  • Dimensions: 9.69in - 7.44in - 0.79in - 1.51lb
  • EAN: 9781529718522
  • Categories: Study GuidesCriticismPersonal Success

About the Author

Chatfield, Tom: - 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.

Praise for this book

Tom's book continues to be a real hit with both undergraduate and postgraduate students. This book immerses students into the world of critical thinking using practical applications and experiences. The book triggers a meaningful sensemaking process and demystifies critical reading, thinking and reading, allowing students to develop their skills.--Paul McEvoy Clarke (11/19/2021 12:00:00 AM)
Tom has a knack for providing relatable examples to break down the ideas around being a critical reader and writer. This second edition is no different and continues to carefully guide us all with developing our skills of criticality. A must read for anyone engaged with academic writing.--Andy Taylor (1/10/2022 12:00:00 AM)