Description
Book SynopsisA collection of inclusive essays that explore the role of debate in understanding and critiquing injustice and inequality. Edited by Shawn Briscoe, these essays closely examine multiple approaches to debate, considering their respective merits and controversies.
Trade Review“
Transcending the Game is a unique work that highlights the perceived styles of competitive policy debate and the impact of these styles on lived experiences. The beauty of this book lies in its inclusion of diverse scholars and perspectives that help to detail the evolution of a perfectly imperfect activity.”—ShuntÁ Jordan, head coach, Georgia Debate Union at the University of Georgia
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Transcending the Game offers readers an in-depth and up-close look into the life-changing potential interscholastic debate can afford its participants. The authors’ diverse perspectives take the reader through a compelling journey of thought-provoking, uplifting, and heart-breaking stories that each exemplify the power debate creates outside of the competitive arena. For anyone considering getting involved in the activity, this book is a must read.”—Dr. Michael Greenstein, director of debate, Glenbrook North High School, and former director of debate, Georgetown University
“Briscoe has an unparalleled ability to explain the oftentimes complicated and complex concepts of policy debate in a way that is easily understandable. Through his use of personal experience along with his explanation of the theory and idiosyncrasies of policy debate, he creates a space that makes debate open and accessible to all, regardless of background or experience. This text is extremely timely, relevant, and necessary to continue the longstanding tradition and evolution of policy debate.”—Nicole Freeman, associate professor of communication, University of Central Missouri.
Table of Contents
- CONTENTS
- Preface
- Introduction
- Prologue: The Moment that Changed My Life
- Section One: The Nature of Competitive Debate
- 1. Debate and Disinformation
- 2. Truth, A Casualty of Intellectual Warfare?
- 3. Finding Home
- 4. Putting Debate Skills to Work
- Section Two: Audience-Centered Debate
- 5. Inspired Learning
- 6. Debate and the College Experience
- 7. Around the World and Back Again
- 8. Policy Debate in a Post-Modern Society
- Section Three: Progressive Debate
- 9. Defending Policy Debate
- 10. Debate as a Framework for Business
- 11. Engaging Each Other on the Merits of Our Arguments
- 12. A Mother's Journey from Debate to the NICU
- Interlude: Classrooms of Compassion
- Section Four: Nontraditional Debate
- 13. The Constant Pursuit for Inclusivity
- 14. Living Inupiat Storytelling in Four Generations of Family
- 15. Defining Black Cards
- 16. Ship of Faith
- 17. A Tool for Career Readiness
- Section Five: Power in Our Voices
- 18. In It Together
- 19. The Debater
- Contributors
- About the Author
- Bibliography
- Glossary
