Tannen approaches the subject of society being in an argument culture, so that her readers will be able to comprehend where she is coming from; explaining it to a degree that would be relatable to her audience, Deborah Tannen appears as a friendly, trustworthy, and academically inclined writer. ... It rests on the assumption that opposition is the best way to get anything done: The best way to discuss an idea is to set up a debate; the best way to cover news is to find spokespeople who express the most extreme, polarized views and present them as "both sides"; the best way to settle ...

• Word Count: 1410
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School