The emergence of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in British cattle and the COVID-19 pandemic are explored through the lens of informal fallacies, which served as cognitive heuristics in public health reasoning during these crises. The book delves into how these fallacies shaped public understanding and response to health emergencies. Additionally, it is available as Open Access on Cambridge Core, making it accessible for a wider audience.
Focusing on a clinical approach, this comprehensive course textbook delves into pragmatics and the development of pragmatic language skills. It offers an innovative exploration of how language is used in context, making it a valuable resource for understanding communication in various settings.
Focusing on adult-onset neurological disorders often overlooked in speech-language pathology, this book presents case studies of ten individuals with acquired brain injuries coupled with complex neurological conditions. It highlights the unique challenges and experiences faced by these individuals, providing valuable insights for professionals in the field.
Critical Thinking, Argumentation and Communication
308 pages
11 hours of reading
The textbook explores the role of informal fallacies in medical and health arguments, challenging traditional views by presenting these fallacies as rational tools for navigating complex decisions faced by individuals. It highlights how cognitive heuristics can assist in understanding issues like immunization, dietary choices, and health screenings. Featuring learning objectives, case studies, and discussion questions, it addresses contemporary topics such as antibiotic resistance, genetic engineering, and the legalization of cannabis, making it a valuable resource for students in various disciplines related to critical thinking and health.
This book examines language and communication in clients with cognitive
impairment and dementia and the treatment of these clients by speech-language
pathologists, using real examples of language from individuals with
neurodegenerative disorders. It is written for all medical and health
professionals involved in the clinical management of dementia.
This clear and concise introduction offers students of linguistics and English language a comprehensive overview of English grammar, including word structure, major and minor word classes, phrases, clauses and sentences. Based on twenty years' teaching practice, Louise Cummings adopts a unique approach of using three real-world contexts - first language acquisition, language disorders and non-standard dialects - as a pedagogical tool to make grammatical concepts meaningful to students and to improve engagement and understanding. In seven accessible chapters, students are encouraged to develop the analytical skills they require to give a comprehensive description of the grammar of the English language. A range of supportive learning aids is used, • Learning objectives and section 'key points' summaries • Varied examples from world Englishes and print media • Homework assignments, exercises and revision questions • Targeted further reading suggestions and 'special topics' boxes • A glossary of 300 entries • An extensive range of online resources for instructors and students, including a test bank of 140 multiple-choice questions, useful links and an answer key.
This is the first volume to present individual chapters on the full range of developmental and acquired pragmatic disorders in children and adults. In chapters that are accessible to students and researchers as well as clinicians, this volume introduces the reader to the different types of pragmatic disorders found in clinical populations as diverse as autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injury and right hemisphere language disorder. The volume also moves beyond these well-established populations to include conditions such as congenital visual impairment and non-Alzheimer dementias, in which there are also pragmatic impairments. Through the use of conversational and linguistic data, the reader can see how pragmatic disorders impact on the communication skills of the clients who have them. The assessment and treatment of pragmatic disorders are examined, and chapters also address recent developments in the neuroanatomical and cognitive bases of these disorders.
The book features 48 insightful case studies that explore communication disorders in both children and adults. Each case provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by individuals with these disorders, along with effective strategies for assessment and intervention. This collection serves as a practical resource for professionals in the field, offering real-world examples that enhance understanding and foster effective communication practices.
The book presents a compelling argument that public health can enhance its effectiveness by adopting reasoning strategies often labeled as informal fallacies. It explores how these strategies can aid in making informed judgments regarding complex public health challenges, particularly in uncertain situations. Through this lens, the author aims to shift the perspective on these reasoning methods, highlighting their potential value in the field of public health decision-making.
This wide-ranging survey of the state of the art in clinical pragmatics includes an examination of pragmatic disorders in previously neglected populations such as juvenile offenders, children and adults with emotional and behavioural disorders, and adults with non-Alzheimer dementias. This book makes a significant contribution to the discussion of pragmatic disorders by exploring topics which have a fast-rising profile in the field. These topics include disorders in which there are both pragmatic and cognitive components, and studies of the complex impacts of pragmatic disorders such as mental health problems, educational disadvantage and social exclusion. This book also presents a critical evaluation of our current state of knowledge of pragmatic disorders. The author focuses on the lack of integration between theoretical and clinical branches of pragmatics and argues that the work of clinicians is all too often inadequately informed by theoretical frameworks. She attempts to bridge these gaps by pursuing a closer alliance of clinical and theoretical branches of pragmatics. It is claimed that this alliance represents the most promising route for the future development of the field. At once a yardstick measuring progress thus far in clinical pragmatics, and also a roadmap for future research development, this single-author volume defines where we have reached in the field, as well as where we have to go next.
