Feature Summary| 30% New Essays. New selections for this edition include essays by Russell Baker, Judith Ortiz Cofer, Annie Dillard, Bob Herbert, Katha Pollitt, Shelby Steele, James Q. Wilson, and Ronald Takaki.
New Appendix on Research. The appendix includes help with locating and evaluating sources, guidelines for documenting print and online sources, and a sample research paper.
New Visuals. Included at the end of each chapter, these photographs and cartoons add interest to the text and give students alternate ways to come up with topics and apply the writing patterns.
Short Readings. Substantial and engaging, these selections - usually 1-3 pages in length - allow instructors plenty of flexibility, including the option of assigning several essays for a class session.
Diversity of Topics. Selections address a wide variety of issues, themes, and perspectives, including college students' attitudes about their future careers, the death penalty, reparations for slavery, and free speech on campus.
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