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Reading and Writing for Civic Literacy: The Critical Citizen's Guide to Argumentative Rhetoric (Cultural Politics & the Promise ,New
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'Lazere's [book] is heavensent and will provide a crucial link in the chain of understanding how conflicts are structured and, most importantly, how they can be rationally addressed a healthy antidote to the scepticism that has become so pervasive in academic life.' Alan Hausman, Hunter College This innovative book addresses the need for college students to develop critical reading, writing, and thinking skills for selfdefence in the contentious arena of American civic rhetoric. In a groundbreaking reconception of composition theory, it presents a comprehensive critical perspective on American public discourse and practical methods for its analysis. Exercises following the text sections and readings help students understand the ideological positions and rhetorical patterns that underlie opposing viewpoints in current controversies such as the growing inequality of wealth in America and its impact on the finances of college students as expressed in paired sets of readings from the political left and right. Widely debated issues of whether objectivity is possible and whether there is a liberal or conservative bias in news and entertainment media, as well as in education itself, are foregrounded as topics for rhetorical analysis.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Reading and Writing for Civic Literacy'? A: The book focuses on helping college students develop critical reading, writing, and thinking skills essential for engaging in American civic rhetoric.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Reading and Writing for Civic Literacy' is Donald Lazere.
- Q: What age group is this book intended for? A: This book is primarily aimed at college students who are looking to enhance their civic literacy and argumentative skills.
- Q: Does this book include practical exercises? A: Yes, the book contains exercises following text sections and readings that help students analyze ideological positions and rhetorical patterns.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers a range of controversial issues, including wealth inequality in America and media biases, facilitating rhetorical analysis of opposing viewpoints.
- Q: What format is the book available in? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 561 pages.
- Q: When was 'Reading and Writing for Civic Literacy' published? A: The book was published on February 15, 2005.
- Q: Is this book suitable for self-study? A: Yes, the structured exercises and comprehensive analysis make it suitable for self-study as well as classroom use.
- Q: What makes this book unique compared to other composition theory books? A: This book offers a critical perspective on American public discourse and emphasizes the importance of understanding ideological positions in civic debate.