by OliverMcAdoo (Author)
AS Critical Thinking for AQA is the definitive textbook for students of the current AQA Advanced Subsidiary Level syllabus. Structured very closely around the AQA specification, it covers the two units of the AS level in an exceptionally clear and student-friendly style.
The chapters are helpfully subdivided into short digestible passages, and include:
In line with the AQA specification, there is a heavy emphasis on more imaginative forms of source material, for example, music, film, artwork, historical documents, adverts, moral dilemmas and scientific debates, as a means of illustrating key points. A great deal of emphasis is also placed on `live' or `real' arguments, taking topical examples from the world of science, politics, entertainment and sport.
The book is accompanied by a companion website with extensive resources for both instructors and students.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 272
Edition: 1
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 05 Jul 2011
ISBN 10: 0415559251
ISBN 13: 9780415559256
'I am very impressed; it has good clear explanations and signposts the expectations of the examination. I think the author has done a particularly good job of linking the arguments in to other disciplines such as the examples from Philosophers, Psychology and Law. I would fully recommend and use the text.' - Tara Baker, Head of Religious Studies, Peter Symonds College
'I think it is appropriate, clear and well-written. The arguments chosen are interesting and accessible, and the activities are excellent.' - Cressida Tweed, Woodhouse College, Finchley