The Main Event: Readings for Writing and Critical Thinking

Hoffman, Catherine A.; Hoffman, Andrew J.

ISBN 10: 0130486582 / ISBN 13: 9780130486585

Published by Pearson (edition 1), 2004

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Main Event: Readings for Writing and Critical Thinking
• Publisher: Pearson (edition 1)
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130486582
• ISBN 13: 9780130486585
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1.
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

This reader contains twelve thematic sections, each featuring a “Main Event” reading and a companion assignment for critical thinking and writing. Each writing assignment covers a different type of writing—both academic and practical. The book discusses various preparation strategies so that its users can more effectively and efficiently put their thoughts into words—and their words onto paper. KEY TOPICS A variety of themes—Film and Television, Democracy in the Classroom, Dreams, Marriage and Divorce, American Cities, Technology, Your Body, Youth Culture, Biographies, Fairy Tales; The Justice System: and Jobs in the 21st Century—will appeal to a wide and diverse audience. For readers and writers who want to learn how to respond critically to a text, and generate responses of their own.

From the Back Cover

A thematic reader wits integrated writing instruction.

This reader contains twelve thematic sections, each featuring a "Main Event" reading and a companion assignment for critical thinking and writing. Each writing assignment covers a different type of writing—both academic and practical. The text discusses various preparation strategies so that you can more effectively and efficiently put your thoughts into words—and your words onto paper.