The Compact Reader: Short Essays by Method and Theme

About this book

From its well-chosen essays to its thorough editorial apparatus to its distinctive organization The Compact Reader provides the fundamental support students need to write successfully. The unique dual organization -- rhetorical and thematic -- introduces students to essential strategies of writing while engaging them with brief readings on captivating topics. For the instructor who wants a concise effective means for teaching students to think critically about the connection between form and content The Compact Reader is the perfect choice.