Thought and Knowledge: An Introduction to Critical Thinking
- ISBN-10
- 1134637934
- ISBN-13
- 9781134637935
- Series
- Thought and Knowledge
- Category
- Psychology
- Pages
- 640
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013-11-07
- Publisher
- Psychology Press
- Author
- Diane F. Halpern
Description
This best-selling textbook, written by award-winning educator and past president of the American Psychological Association, Diane F. Halpern, applies theory and research from the learning sciences to teach students the thinking skills they need to succeed in today's world. This new edition retains features from earlier editions that have helped its readers become better thinkers. A rigorous academic grounding based in cognitive psychology is presented in a clear writing style with a humorous tone and supported by numerous practical examples and anecdotes. Thought and Knowledge, Fifth Edition has been revised to help students meet the challenges of a global neighborhood and make meaningful conclusions from the overwhelming quantity of information now available at the click of a mouse. The skills learned with this text will help students learn more efficiently, research more productively, and present logical, informed arguments. Thought and Knowledge, Fifth Edition is appropriate for use as a textbook in critical thinking courses offered in departments of psychology, philosophy, English, humanities, or as a supplement in any course where critical thinking is emphasized.
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- 2013-11-07
- 640 pages
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- 2002-08
- 472 pages
- Paperback
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- 1989
- 517 pages
- Paperback
- L. Erlbaum Associates
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