In a hyper-connected digital world buzzing with both information and illogic, facts and spin, critical thinking has never been more challenging or important.  This popular, learner-friendly text gives today's students the critical reasoning tools they need to survive and thrive--in school, in their careers, and in life.  It covers all the basics of critical thinking, using class-tested real-world examples and a proven step-by-step approach.  Its comprehensiveness allows instructors to tailor the material to their individual teaching styles, resulting in an exceptionally versatile text.