Chapter One Introduction
　1.1 Trigger of the Present Study
　1.2 Purpose of the Present Study
　1.3 Methodology and Scope of the Present Study
　1.4 Originality of the Present Study
　1.5 Organization of the Book
Chapter Two Literature Review
　2.1 Historical Background of Modem Argumentation Theory
　2.2 Studies in Argurnentation Theory Abroad
　2.3 Studies in Argumentation Theory in China
　2.4 Summary
Chapter Three Argumentation: Definition & Related Disciplines.
　3.1 Definition of Argumentation
　3.2 Logos, Ethos and Pathos
　3.3 Basic Concepts of Argumentation
　3.4 Related Disciplines
　3.5 Summary
Chapter Four Argumentation Rhetorical Proof--Enthymeme
　4.1 The Importance of Enthymeme
　4.2 The Definition of Enthymeme
　4.3 The Characteristics of Enthymeme
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