Rhetoric for a Multicultural America is a unique book that puts writing instruction into cultural context so that the diversity of America is always in the foreground. This is also the only book to provide students with a brief critical history of the rhetorical tradition that created the composition classes they are now taking.

In addition to its unique focus, Rhetoric for a Multicultural America covers the essential information student writers need to produce their best work. It offers sound, proven advice on planning, writing, and revising essays.