Across Cultures: A Reader for Writers

Gillespie, Sheena; Becker, Robert

ISBN 10: 0205780377 / ISBN 13: 9780205780372

Published by Pearson, 2010

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Synopsis:

Designed to offer an appealing anthology where there is an increased interest in connections between and among cultures, Across Cultures, strives to promote understanding of diverse cultures among students.

 

The book advocates acceptance of the diversity of voices, while suggesting ways to probe the correspondences, interrelationships, and mutual benefits of that diversity. The selections cover a great variety of cultural facets. For example, the readings in “Work,” the subject of Chapter 5, lead students to consider related subjects such as affirmative action, immigration, cultural displacement, family narratives, and definitions of success. Throughout the text, students are encouraged to draw connections between and among readings through “Correspondence” questions that accompany each selection, thus developing their critical thinking skills.

From the Back Cover: Designed to offer an appealing anthology where there is an increased interest in connections between and among cultures, "Across Cultures, " strives to promote understanding of diverse cultures among students. The book advocates acceptance of the diversity of voices, while suggesting ways to probe the correspondences, interrelationships, and mutual benefits of that diversity. The selections cover a great variety of cultural facets. For example, the readings in "Work," the subject of Chapter 5, lead students to consider related subjects such as affirmative action, immigration, cultural displacement, family narratives, and definitions of success. Throughout the text, students are encouraged to draw connections between and among readings through "Correspondence" questions that accompany each selection, thus developing their critical thinking skills.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Across Cultures: A Reader for Writers
Publisher: Pearson
Publication Date: 2010
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket