Reading Literature and Writing Argument - Softcover

James, Missy; Merickel, Alan P.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130880116 ISBN 13: 9780130880116

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 2001

Synopsis

Based on the premise that literature liberates thinking, and argument disciplines it. This anthology features a critical thinking, analytical approach that readers in turn will apply to their own thought and writing processes. It introduces and explains the tools of argument, and presents reading selections centered on four enduring themes¿Individuality and Community, Nature and Place, Family and Identity, and Power and Responsibility. For those interested in literature, composition, and argumentative writing.

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Combining the elements of argument with imaginative literature, READING LITERATURE AND WRITING ARGUMENT features a critical thinking analytical approach that students in turn will apply to their own thought and writing processes. It introduces and explains the tools of argument and presents students with reading selections centered on four themes—Individual and Community, Nature and Place, Family and Identity, and Power and Responsibility.This site is a comprehensive resource that is organized according to the chapters within the text and features a variety of learning and teaching modules.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130880116
• ISBN 13: 9780130880116
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 684