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Diverse global perspectives meeting across disciplines.
If you're intrigued by how different spheres of our world intersect through the lens of literature, "Writing About the World" can broaden your horizons. It gathers a variety of texts offering rich insights into science, politics, art, and more, fostering a deeper understanding of human thought and achievement. Whether you're a knowledge seeker or a humanities enthusiast, this anthology could become a well-thumbed friend on your shelf, inviting you to dive into a multicultural conversation.
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ISBN: 9780155013148
Authors:
Susan McLeod
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
Date of Publication: 1994-12-27
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
Sociology,
History,
Theory,
Political Science,
Society,
Politics,
Art and Photography,
Education
Goodreads rating: 3.67
(rated by 3 readers)
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Writing about the World is an extensive collection of culturally diverse readings organized in four major parts: Science and Technology, Government and Politics, Art and Literature, and Philosophy and Religion. Of 120 readings, 30 are new to this edition. Writing assignments are included for each of the four major parts.
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Diverse global perspectives meeting across disciplines.
If you're intrigued by how different spheres of our world intersect through the lens of literature, "Writing About the World" can broaden your horizons. It gathers a variety of texts offering rich insights into science, politics, art, and more, fostering a deeper understanding of human thought and achievement. Whether you're a knowledge seeker or a humanities enthusiast, this anthology could become a well-thumbed friend on your shelf, inviting you to dive into a multicultural conversation.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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