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Pros and Cons: A Debater's Handbook offers an indispensable guide to the arguments both for and against over 140 current controversies and global issues.

The nineteenth edition includes new entries on topics such as the right to possess nuclear weapons, the bailing out of failing companies, the protection of indigenous languages and the torture of suspected terrorists. It is divided into eight thematic sections where individual subjects are covered in detail, plus a UK section. Equal coverage is given to both sides of each debate in a dual-column format which allows for easy comparison, with a list of related topics and suggestions for possible motions.

Providing authoritative advice on debating technique, the book covers the rules, structure and type of debate, offering tips on how to become a successful speaker. It is a key read for debaters at any level.

The English-Speaking Union (ESU) builds bridges between people and nations through the use of the English language. Its debate and public speaking competitions are among the most prestigious and the longest running in the debate calendar. The ESU's mentors also tour the world to coach and advise debate students of all ages.The ESU's path-finding speech and debate work is coupled with a worldwide programme of cross-generational education scholarships which places the English-Speaking Union in the van of thinkers, deliverers and facilitators in creating life-changing educational opportunities for people, whatever their age and social background.

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Pros and Cons

A DEBATER'S HANDBOOK

19th Edition Edited by

DEBBIE NEWMAN AND BEN WOOLGAR

First edition by J. B. Askew, published in 1896

Nineteenth edition published 2014 by Routledge 2 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4RN

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CONTENTS

Foreword

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Preface

xi

Introduction

1

(A) Philosophy/political theory

9

Anarchism

11

Animal rights

13

Capitalism v. socialism

15

Censorship by the state

17

Civil disobedience

18

Democracy

20

Marxism

22

Pacifism

24

Privatisation

25

Protective legislation v. individual freedom

27

Social contract, existence of the

28

Utilitarianism

30

Welfare state

32

(B) Constitutional/governance

35

Churches in politics

37

Extremist political parties, banning of

38

Monarchy, abolition of

40

Political candidacy, age of

42

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Politicians' outside interests, banning of Proportional representation Referenda, increased use of Social movements: courts v. legislatures State funding of political parties Term limits for politicians Voting age, reduction of Voting, compulsory

(C) International relations

Armaments, limitations on conventional Commonwealth, abolition of the Democracy, imposition of Dictators, assassination of European Union, expansion of the Military drones, prohibition of Non-UN-sanctioned military intervention Nuclear weapons, right to possess Private military corporations, banning of Sanctions, use of Terrorism, justifiability of Terrorists, negotiation with United Nations, failure of the United Nations standing army United States of Europe

(D) Economics

Bonuses, banning of Child labour can be justified Euro, abolition of the Failing companies, bailing out Fairtrade, we should not support Inheritance tax at 100 per cent Regional trade blocs over global free trade Salary capping, mandatory State pensions, ending provision of

(E) Social, moral and religious

Abortion on demand Affirmative action Alcohol, prohibition of Animal experimentation and vivisection, banning of

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Drugs, legalisation of Euthanasia, legalisation of Gay marriage, legalising of God, existence of Holocaust denial, criminalisation of Homosexuals, ordination of Homosexuals, outing of Immigration, limitation of Mandatory retirement age Marriage National identity cards National service, (re-)introduction of Political correctness Polygamy, legalisation of Population control Pornography Prostitution, legalisation of Right to strike for public sector workers Slavery, reparations for Smacking, remove parents' right to Smoking, banning of Veil, prohibition of the Women fighting on the front line

(F) Culture, education and sport

Arts funding by the state, abolition of Beauty contests, banning of Blood sports, abolition of Boxing, banning of Co-education Cultural treasures, returning of Examinations, abolition of Gambling, banning of Indigenous languages, protection of Music lyrics, censorship of Nursery education, free provision of by the state Performance-enhancing drugs in sport Press, state regulation of the Privacy of public figures Private schools Religious teaching in schools School sport, compulsory School uniform Sex education Size zero models, banning of

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