Rereading America Cultural Contexts for Critical Thinking and Writing

by Colombo, Gary; Cannon, Uzzie T.; Cullen, Robert; Lisle, Bonnie

• ISBN13: 9781319244620
• ISBN10: 1319244629
• Edition: 12th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2021-09-13
• Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's

About This Book

Rereading America: Cultural Contexts for Critical Thinking and Writing

ISBN: 9781319244620

Rereading America is a thought-provoking textbook designed to help students critically examine the assumptions of American culture. Written by Gary Colombo, Uzzie T. Cannon, Robert Cullen, and Bonnie Lisle, this 12th edition has been a favorite among students and educators for its ability to challenge deeply held cultural assumptions.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in introductory composition and critical thinking courses at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the cultural contexts of American society, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of critical thinking and writing principles.

History and Editions

The 12th edition of Rereading America has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest research and discussions on diversity within the discipline and across cultures. This edition includes detailed updates on cultural contexts, ensuring that it remains current and relevant. It offers a proven framework for revisiting, revising, or defending cultural assumptions, making it an essential tool for critical thinking and writing.

Author and Other Works

Gary Colombo, Uzzie T. Cannon, Robert Cullen, and Bonnie Lisle are the authors of Rereading America. Each author brings their expertise in critical thinking and writing to the text, ensuring that it remains engaging and informative. The authors are known for their ability to present complex concepts in a clear and accessible manner, making the book an excellent resource for both students and educators.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers a wide range of cultural contexts, including readings that challenge students to reexamine deeply held assumptions about success, identity, and more.
• Diversity and Representation: The text reflects the diversity within American culture, providing a rich and inclusive exploration of various perspectives.
• Updated Research: The 12th edition includes the latest research and discussions on cultural contexts, ensuring that it remains current and relevant.
• Interactive Tools: The text is complemented by Achieve, a single, easy-to-use platform that engages students for better course outcomes.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Paperback: ISBN-13: 9781319244620
• Loose-Leaf: ISBN-13: 9781319244620 (hole-punched, loose-leaf textbook)
• eTextbook: ISBN-13: 9781319413385 (mobile-friendly e-book with highlighting and notetaking tools)
• Package with Achieve: ISBN-13: 9781319443740 (includes Achieve and loose-leaf)
• Package with Paperback: ISBN-13: 9781319443726 (includes Achieve and paperback)

Publication Details

• Publisher: Macmillan Learning
• Publication Date: 2022
• Number of Pages: Varies by format (typically around 500-600 pages)
• Language: English
• Item Weight: Varies by format (typically around 2-3 pounds)
• Dimensions: Varies by format (typically around 9 x 1.9 x 10.6 inches)

Other Editions and Formats

• 11th Edition: Available through Macmillan Learning and other retailers (ISBN: 9781319413378)
• eTextbook with iClicker Student: ISBN-13: 9781319413385
• Related ISBNs:
• 9781319426071 (hole-punched, loose-leaf textbook)
• 9781319443726 (package with Achieve and paperback)
• 9781319443740 (package with Achieve and loose-leaf)

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Rereading America, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Table of Contents

*Asterisks indicate new selections

Introduction: Thinking Critically, Challenging Cultural Myths
1. Equal Protection: Myths of Justice
*“The New Jim Crow,” Michelle Alexander
“The Case for Reparations,” Ta-Nehisi Coates
“How Immigrants Become ‘Other,’” Marcelo M. Suárez-Orozco and Carola Suárez-Orozco
*“The Land Before Laws,” Dina Gilio-Whitaker
*Visual Portfolio: Reading Images of Justice
*“Two Worlds,” Christiana Figueres and Tom Rivett-Carnac
From Loving: Interracial Intimacy in America and the Threat to White Supremacy, Sheryll Cashin
*“The Accidental Citizen,” Parker J. Palmer

2. Learning Power: The Myth of Education and Empowerment
“Against School,” John Taylor Gatto
“‘I Just Wanna Be Average,’” Mike Rose
“Choosing a School for My Daughter in a Segregated City,” Nikole Hannah-Jones
Visual Portfolio: Reading Images of Education and Empowerment
“Education: Attentional Disarray,” Sherry Turkle
*From Educated, Tara Westover
“Blurred Lines, Take Two,” Peggy Orenstein
“City of Broken Dreams,” Sara Goldrick-Rab

3. The Wired West: Myths of Progress on the Tech Frontier
“Our Future Selves,” Eric Schmidt and Jared Cohen
“Has the Smartphone Destroyed a Generation?” Jean M. Twenge
“Let’s Get Lost,” Kenneth Goldsmith
*“The Tech We Throw Away,” Tatiana Schlossberg
Visual Portfolio: Reading Images of Wired Culture
*“Why Are Black and Latino People Still Kept Out of the Tech Industry?” Sam Dean and Johana Bhuiyan
“How We Sold Our Souls—and More—to the Internet Giants,” Bruce Schneier
“Big Data, Google, and the End of Free Will,” Yuval Noah Harari

4. Money and Success: The Myth of Individual Opportunity
“Class in America,” Gregory Mantsios
“Serving in Florida,” Barbara Ehrenreich
“From a Tangle of Pathology to a Race-Fair America,” Alan Aja, Daniel Bustillo, William Darity, Jr., and Darrick Hamilton
From How the other Half Banks, Mehrsa Baradaran
Visual Portfolio: Reading Images of Individual Opportunity
“Framing Class, Vicarious Living, and Conspicuous Consumption,” Diana Kendall
“Why We Should Give Free Money to Everyone,” Rutger Bregman

5. True Women and Real Men: Myths of Gender
“How to Do Gender,” Lisa Wade and Myra Marx Ferree
From The Gender Knot: “Patriarchy,” Allan G. Johnson
*“The Gendered Waters in Which We Swim--the Pink and Blue Tsunami,” Gina Rippon
Visual Portfolio: Reading Images of Gender
“Guys’ Club: No Faggots, Bitches, or Pussies Allowed,” Carlos Andrés Gómez
*“Blind Spots: On Subconscious Sex and Gender Entitlement,” Julia Serano
“Sisterhood Is Complicated,” Ruth Padawer
From Reset: My Fight for Inclusion and Lasting Change, Ellen K. Pao

6. Created Equal: Myths of Race
“Theories and Constructs of Race,” Linda Holtzman and Leon Sharpe
*“Definitions,” Ibram X. Kendi
*“How Does Race Shape the Lives of White People?” Robin DiAngelo
Visual Portfolio: Reading Images of Race
From Muslim Girl, Amani Al-Khatahtbeh
*“The Reality of Asian American Oppression,” Rosalind S. Chou and Joe R. Feagin
*“Myths about Native Americans,” Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz and Dina Gilio-Whitaker
“Passport to the New West,” José Orduña

Acknowledgments
Index of Authors and Titles