About the Author:
Laurie G. Kirszner is a best-selling author who is well known nationally. Kirszner, together with coauthor Stephen R. Mandell, has written best sellers for nearly every English market. They have the deepest publishing record of any literature anthology author team and have successfully published up and down the curriculum from developmental to literature.
Stephen R. Mandell is a best-selling author who is well known nationally. Mandell, together with coauthor Laurie G. Kirszner, has written best sellers for nearly every English market. They have the deepest publishing record of any literature anthology author team and have successfully published up and down the curriculum from developmental to literature.
Review:
"Ms. Kirszner and Mr. Mandell have written a comprehensive reference book in a clear, succinct style. The book itself is attractive and well organized. Some of my favorite features are the lists of conjunctions, transitional words, irregular verbs, literary terms, etc."
"The sections on grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and style-the 'heart' of the old composition handbook-are well done. They cover the most common issues that seem to trouble inexperienced writers, explain the standard usages well, and offer students a chance to demonstrate their skills in the exercises at the end of the chapter."
"The Wadsworth Handbook's extensive student samples are a plus throughout the book. I prefer them over my current handbook."
"The Writing in the Disciplines section is outstanding!!!"
"The Wadsworth Handbook has convinced me that I shouldn't sacrifice coverage for portability (my handbook is paperback and spiral bound)."
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