2 exciting new chapters on contemporary issues. “Wired — Be Careful What We Wish For: What are the consequences of life in the high-tech fast lane?” and “The Environment: Will we save it or lose it? Will this be the end of the world as we know it?” introduce issues students will want to read about.
A more current collection, with 44 new, up-to-date selections (over 40%). New readings include:
- Gregory Orr recounting a haunting civil-rights era scare in “Return
to Hayneville” - Nicholas Carr asking “Is Google Making Us Stupid?”
- Esther Dyson examining new media pitfalls in “Reflections on Privacy 2.0”
Increased connections among the readings. In addition to paired readings, chapters are designed to emphasize thematic connections throughout, and there are now more questions that connect selections so that students can compare ideas and see how they resonate.
A streamlined book that saves students money. The organization has been simplified and the book is more compact, offering plenty of readings without costing students as much as typical composition readers (about $15-25 less).