Casts of Thought : Writing in and Against Tradition

49 challenging yet accessible reading selections organized by theme represent a broad range of styles, periods, and disciplines. Headnotes provide author information and set the historical context for each reading selection, with particular attention to special challenges the writer faced and rhetorical strategies employed. Introductory questions before each reading selection help students identify with both author and audience. Review questions aid students in analysis and interpretation of the selection, with emphasis on the author's rhetorical techniques.