Sixteen new selections appear in this respected reader, continuing its tradition of offering high quality, accessible, and engaging readings that illustrate the rhetorical patterns. The readings encourage writers to take a stand on questions of culture, identity, and value in college communities, in the workplace, and in society. Thorough introductions to each rhetorical pattern, numerous exercises, and sample student essays throughout the book emphasize practical concrete writing strategies. A thematic table of contents and table of ”Essay Pairs• —which groups essays particularly well suited for study and discussion—make this book appropriate for all users.