The Art of Critical Reading: Brushing Up on Your Reading Thinking, and Study Skills

Mather, Peter/ McCarthy, Rita

ISBN 10: 0073513598 / ISBN 13: 9780073513591

Published by McGraw-Hill Humanities Social, 2015

4th csm stu edition. 541 pages. 10.50x8.50x0.75 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # 0073513598

Synopsis:

The Art of Critical Reading provides multiple assessment opportunities, engaging and diverse reading selections, and in-context and essential vocabulary content in an integrated print and digital program designed to prepare students for reading in college and beyond. The Art of Critical Reading uses the theme of art to create an exciting and engaging approach to reading and learning. Integrating art themes through reading selections, visuals,and exercises, the new edition offers a wealth of updated exercises and reading selections drawn from a variety of sources (college textbooks, newspapers, magazines, and classic and contemporary literature) to inspire students to read with passion and care.

About the Authors: Dr. Mather earned his B.A. in Government from the University of the Redlands, his M.A. in African Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles, his M.A. in Reading from California State Univeristy, Los Angeles, and his Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Southern California. He has taught reading at the secondary, adult-education, and community-college levels for over twenty years. He has published articles in the Journal of Reading.

Ms. McCarthy earned a B.A. in Sociology and History from the University of California, Berkeley, and an M.A. in Education from Arizona State University. She has taught at the elememtary, secondary, adult-education, and community-college levels for over twenty years. For the past ten years, she has taught developmental reading and E.S.L. classes at Glendale Community College. Ms. McCarthy has published articles in professional journals and other media on the use of bibliotherapy. She has also published reading lists for beginning and remedial readers and is a reading specialist.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Art of Critical Reading: Brushing Up on ...
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities Social
Publication Date: 2015
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Brand New
Edition: 4th Edition