The Bedford Reader
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Book Overview
Long one of the most popular composition readers on the market, The Bedford Reader provides compelling readings by excellent writers. It takes a practical and flexible approach to the rhetorical methods, focusing on their uses in varied writing situations. The popular "Writers on Writing" feature illustrates the many ways writers create meaning from what they read and experience, and, as always, the Kennedys' wise and witty instruction engages and challenges students as they become academic writers. The eleventh edition offers even more to guide students' critical reading and writing, with material on revising and editing, discussion and examples of academic genres, coverage of academic language, and annotated essays to illustrate reading and writing strategies.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0312609698
ISBN13:9780312609696
Release Date:January 2011
Publisher:Bedford Books
Length:816 Pages
Weight:2.10 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 6.5" x 9.2"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
TERRIFIC
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This is exactly what I needed for my class. Beyond that, I cannot say whether or not this is a good book. I suppose it depends on if you like textbooks. However, as far as textbooks are concerned, the way this one is written is engaging and entertaining. Well done to the writers/editors/publishers.
Good essay book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This is my secondary textbook for my college english course. But there are some essays and stories that I could see people reading just to read.
The Power of the Essay
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
The Bedford Reader provides the teacher of writing with a powerful tool. Provocative, interesting, varied essays are presented within a coherent framework of rhetorical strategies. I have used it with 9th and 10th graders, but will use it with older students as well. If your concern is with rhetoric, if you want to teach your students to think and write effectively, this is a great resource.
The Best I've Ever Seen
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
I was required to get this book for an Intermediate Composition course in college and it has to be the best college textbook I have ever had. First there is a wide variety of stories to choose from and at least one will appeal to everyone. Even though it is a educational textbook I still read it in my leisure time, as well.
Excellent essays to read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
My college uses this book for English Comp and Rhetoric. It is an excellent reference book, and I really enjoyed the essays. The essays in this book and questions really get you thinking and using your mind. EXCELLENT
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