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The Bedford Handbook, Twelfth Edition
The Bedford Handbook, Twelfth Edition, is a comprehensive and trusted resource for students and educators alike. Authored by Diana Hacker and Nancy Sommers, this book has been a cornerstone in the field of college writing for decades.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in various writing courses at the college and university levels. It is also a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their writing skills, including professionals seeking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of effective communication.
History and Editions
The Bedford Handbook has been a go-to resource for nearly four decades. The Twelfth Edition, published in 2023, continues to offer direct and trustworthy advice on college writing. It includes how-to guides, model papers, exercises, and class-tested examples that help students strengthen their thesis statements, use semicolons correctly, cite their research properly, and judge the credibility of sources.
Author and Other Works
Diana Hacker is renowned for her innovative approach to teaching writing. She personally class-tested her handbooks with nearly four thousand students over thirty-five years at Prince George's Community College in Maryland. Hacker's handbooks are the most widely adopted in America, and she has authored several other influential texts including *A Writer's Reference*, *A Pocket Style Manual*, and *Rules for Writers*.
Nancy Sommers is a distinguished educator with thirty years of experience in teaching composition and directing composition programs. She currently teaches in Harvard's Graduate School of Education and has led Harvard's Expository Writing Program for twenty years. Her research and publications on student writing are highly respected, and she is known for her work on revision strategies and responding to student writing.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Guidance: The Bedford Handbook provides straightforward answers to any questions students have about college writing.
- Practical Exercises: The book includes a variety of exercises and model papers to help students practice their writing skills.
- Class-Tested Examples: The examples in the book have been tested in real classroom settings, ensuring they are effective and relevant.
- Affordability: The book is designed to be an affordable resource for students, making it accessible to a wide range of learners.
Detailed Information
ISBNs and Formats
- Custom Edition for Catholic University of America: ISBN-13: 9781319587055
- Standard Edition: ISBN-13: 9781319412913
- E-book Format: ISBN-13: 9781319412951
- Bound Text: ISBN-13: 9781319513214
- Achieve Package: Includes Achieve and Paperback (ISBN-13: 9781319332020)
Publication Details
- Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's
- Publication Date: 2023
- Number of Pages: 496
- Language: English
Other Editions and Formats
The Bedford Handbook is available in various formats to suit different learning needs. Here are some additional ISBNs for different editions and formats:
- E-book with iClicker Student: ISBN-13: 9781319332020
- Bound Text with Achieve: ISBN-13: 9781319513214
This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for The Bedford Handbook, Twelfth Edition, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.
