Bernstein Twentieth Century America 2e - Softcover

Bernstein, Barton J

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0155923919 ISBN 13: 9780155923911

Publisher: Thomson Learning, 1972

Synopsis

For the basic course in composition, Twenty Questions for the Writer offers a combination rhetoric, reader, and hand book. This single volume is designed to accommodate a variety of approaches, intergrating coverage of the rhetorical modes with aims-based instruction. Features: * Focus on academic writing facilitates writing across the curriculum. * Guidelines for revision offer students a structured approach to this essential stage of writing. * Study questions and writing assignments appear throughout the book, along with rhetorical introductions to each reading. New to this edition: * Chapter 6 includes information on using computerized information services, as well as discussions of primary research. * Greater emphasis on a variety of writing includes student, academic, personal, and research-based writing. * Thematic table of contents and an aims-based table of contents accommodate diverse teaching styles. * Handbook is organized by a coding system that facilitates grading and student reference. * Attention to cultural diversity is visible throughout the text, particularly in the readings, 40 percent of which are NEW TO THIS EDITION.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thomson Learning
• Publication date: 1972
• ISBN 10: 0155923919
• ISBN 13: 9780155923911
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 582