The Bedford/St. Martin's Textbook Reader

The Bedford/St. Martin's Textbook Reader

Second Edition ©2013

ISBN-10: 0-312-44435-4
ISBN-13: 978-0-312-44435-8
Paper Text, 240 pages

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Authors

• Ellen Kuhl Repetto

PREFACE

INTRODUCTION: READING COLLEGE TEXTBOOKS

1. COLLEGE SUCCESS

Introduction

Preparing to Read the Textbook Chapter

     Step by Step to College and Career Success, Chapter 12: "Majors and Career Choices"

Practicing Your Textbook Reading Skills

Testing Your Understanding

Making Thematic Connections

2. COMPOSITION

Introduction

Preparing to Read the Textbook Chapter

     The Bedford Handbook, Part X: "Document Design"

Practicing Your Textbook Reading Skills

Testing Your Understanding

Making Thematic Connections

3. MASS COMMUNICATION

Introduction

Preparing to Read the Textbook Chapter

     Media Essentials, Chapter 11: "Public Relations and Framing the Message"

Practicing Your Textbook Reading Skills

Testing Your Understanding

Making Thematic Connections

4. HISTORY

Introduction

Preparing to Read the Textbook Chapter

     Understanding the American Promise, Chapter 19: "The Growth of America's Cities, 1870-1900"

Practicing Your Textbook Reading Skills

Testing Your Understanding

Making Thematic Connections

5. PSYCHOLOGY

Introduction

Preparing to Read the Textbook Chapter

     Psychology, Chapter 13: "Stress, Health, and Coping"

Practicing Your Textbook Reading Skills

Testing Your Understanding

Making Thematic Connections

6. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Introduction

Preparing to Read the Textbook Chapter

     Environmental Science, Chapter 10: "Land: Public and Private"

Practicing Your Textbook Reading Skills

Testing Your Understanding

Making Thematic Connections

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

ANSWER KEY