"A World of Ideas is a challenging text that forces students and teachers alike to practice vital critical reading and critical analysis skills."
— Shelley Kelly, College of Southern Nevada
"A World of Ideas is a challenging compendium of new and old essays that stimulates students to think critically about timeless and contemporary issues. This is the best multi-purpose reader I have used in the last tewnty years."
— Robert Royar, Morehead State University
"I have used this text for over twenty years and cannot imagine teaching my writing class without it. I have had students tell me that it has opened their minds, expanded their horizons, and made them appreciate great thinkers and writers whom they had not previously been aware of. It is a truly unique text."
— Roberta Stagnaro, San Diego State University