Perspectives on Contemporary Issues

Packed with readings on current – and often controversial – topics from across the disciplines, PERSPECTIVES ON CONTEMPORARY ISSUES, 8e, equips you to think, read, and write critically. Part I emphasizes writing and research, with separate chapters on reading critically, the writing process, writing a summary, the critique, argumentation, synthesis requiring documentation, and the research paper. The sometimes provocative – always intriguing – readings include questions at the end that help you make a personal connection by applying the topic to your life. Unique Responding to Visuals sections prompt you to analyze images. In addition, the reader explains the latest MLA guidelines.