Conscious Reader Brief Edition

This classic thematic anthology, long hailed for its exceptionally rich collection of essays, memoirs, stories, poems, and plays, offers a wide array of diverse authors, fascinating topics, and academic disciplines including art, cultural studies, education, psychology, philosophy, politics, science, technology, and environmental studies. Readings range from the classical-Plato's Crito-to the contemporary-Tony Kushner, Adam Gopnick, and Edwige Danticat. Brief, flexible apparatus includes an introduction to each theme and helpful headnotes, discussion questions, and writing assignments for each selection. A truly distinguishing feature of The Conscious Reader is its cutting-edge collection of classic and contemporary fine art and photographs, selected by visual artist Christian Matuschek, and accompanied by writing prompts designed to provoke discussion and analysis. Book jacket.Shrodes, Caroline is the author of 'Conscious Reader Brief Edition', published 2005 under ISBN 9780321366047 and ISBN 0321366042.