Fallacies and Pitfalls of Language

this is a short, concise, well-written book; a very readable (and affordalbe) survey of informal logic/logical fallacies. it's length is nice, esp. if you need help with this topic but are pressed for time or swamped by other reading (i.e. are a law student). note: this might be useful in preparing for the LSAT, since half of the LSAT tests your skills in informal logic and analyzing arguments. i found this to be better than "the art of deception" in both style and content (and it's shorter and less expensive too).

Mr. Engel's latest book is as entertaining as it is informative. Through a series of colorful examples, the author examines the most common fallacies in the use of words and language. Though at times the topics addressed are obvious and some chapters are redundant, overall his treatment of language and its pitfalls is generally compelling and well worth the time it takes to read this gem of a book.