Part II, On Being a Conscious Reader and an Intelligent Writer, supports the theme of this reader by bringing together thoughts about the importance of reading and writing by such diverse and well-known figures as Stephen King, Malcolm X and Flannery O’Connor, along with specific guidance on writing well by experts like Joseph Williams.
Notebooks at the beginning of each section group together readings that encourage analysis and synthesis around a particular issue.Selections grouped by genre-Personal Writing, Essays, Fiction, and Poetry-under 9 universal themes move students from questions about self-discovery and relationships to larger issues of culture, science, and technology and the goals of human freedom and dignity.A wide range of contemporary and classic authors, and of genres and themes, offers a flexible and pedagogically appealing collection of models for good writing.
Perhaps the most distinguishing feature of The Conscious Reader is its inclusion of a cutting-edge selection of images designed to provoke discussion and analysis. Brief, flexible apparatus includes an introduction to each theme and helpful headnotes, discussion questions, and writing assignments for each selection. The works range from the classical-Plato's Allegory of the Cave-to the contemporary- Jhumpa Lahiri, Peggy Orenstein, and paired essays on the vampire cults in popular culture-and from political figures like Barack Obama and Colin Powell to generational icons like Melissa Etheridge, John Lennon, and You Tube sensation Taylor Mali. Renowned for the quality and range of its selections, The Conscious Reader presents over 120 readings representing a range of genres, a wide array of culturally diverse authors and fascinating topics, and a broad range of academic disciplines, including art, cultural studies, education, psychology, philosophy, politics, science, technology, and environmental studies.
This classic thematic anthology is widely admired for its exceptionally rich collection of essays, personal writing, fiction and poetry, and for its ground-breaking inclusion of classic and contemporary images.
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