Reading Culture
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Book Overview
Acclaimed for its compelling readings and provocative images, Reading Culture: Contexts For Critical Reading and Writing, 8/e provides the reader with outstanding instruction on how to read and write critically about the culture that surrounds them. Written by two highly respected composition theorists, Reading Culture asks the reader to examine how culture organizes social experiences and shapes our identities. From analyzing texts and historical documents to conducting fieldwork and mini-ethnographies, the readers are invited actively investigate culture using cultural studies methods. The first cultural studies reader to also address visual literacy, Reading Culture features a striking four-color format and includes more than 100 images of posters, advertisements, photos, and art to accompany and illustrate the readings or as "Visual Essays" that stand on their own. Always up-to-date, this edition represents a significant revision with new readings, features, and visual images to help the reader gain the necessary critical thinking skills to observe and analyze a broad range of cultural phenomena.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0205211259
ISBN13:9780205211258
Release Date:November 2011
Publisher:Pearson
Length:576 Pages
Weight:1.72 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 7.3" x 9.0"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
A great anthology
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I have taught composition using this anthology for four semesters and I love it. It is relevant, progressive, and great to look at. Its article are modern and it approaches issues such as the use of public space or the creation of the institution of school from various points of view, including race and class. It is a bit difficult for freshman composition, but definitely offers richness if you are willing to take the class time to very carefully pick apart the essays. The only reason I give it four stars instead of five is the price. It is way too expensive, especially for community college students. I hope Pearson will consider that in future editions.
Reading Culture: Contexts for Critical Reading and Writing (6th Edition)
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
great product, fast shipping.
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