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In Context

By - Feldman Ann Merle
Floor - Floor 3
Published - Longman, New York, ©2002
ISBN 10 - 032101734X
ISBN 13 - 9780321017345
Book Status - 1 Qnty Available with us.
Subject - College readers
Shelf No - 2
Call Number - 808.0427 FEL
Physical Description - xxxviii, 398 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm
Notes - Includes Index
Book Information
"In Context" is a new thematically-organized reader, with readings that emphasize compelling, distinctive cultural issues and topics. "KEY TOPICS" "In Context" has four broad thematic units: Searching for Authenticity, Establishing a Sense of Place, Participating in Civic Conversations, and Adapting to the Changing Economy. Each theme concludes with a case study that asks students to examine a single controversial event by evaluating surrounding documents (newspaper reports, legal briefs, as well as essays). Readers are then prompted to create their own synthesis and perspective. What sets "In Context" apart from other readers is (1) the extent of its writing coverage / its emphasis on writing and rhetorical issues, and (2) the fact that it goes beyond critiquing culture, to focus on how societies and individuals use writing and reading to do work, to achieve results. "In Context" offers an engaging collection of readings that are provocative, fresh, and present various genres, with selections from bell hooks, Nell Berstein, Gloria Anzaldua, Sandra Cisneros, Barry Lopez, Richard Rodriguez, Patricia J. Williams, and Ray Suarez. Market: " For those interested in cultural issues, and developing the writing and reading skills necessary for academic or professional discourse on such matters.

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