The Compact Reader

Download or read book The Compact Reader written by Jane E. Aaron and published by Bedford/st Martins. This book was released on 2002-07-01 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From its well-chosen essays to its thorough editorial apparatus to its practical organization, The Compact Reader provides instructors with the fundamental support they need to get students writing purposefully. The distinctive dual organization -- rhetorical and thematic -- introduces students to essential strategies of writing while engaging them with brief readings on captivating topics. For the instructor who wants a concise, effective means for teaching students to think critically about the connection between form and content, The Compact Reader is the perfect choice.