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America Now: Short Readings from Recent Periodicals

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I recommend this book for anyone who has only a few minutes of reading time at different intervals. I enjoy reading these short, but very informative pieces, sometimes I only have a few minutes while waiting for an appointment and these seems to fill the void instead of starting another novel i know I will never have time to finish. I also find them good conversation starters and have encouraged others to read these pieces for a good friendly debate. My favorite piece is "Who shot Johnny?". This tragic, yet familiar story of a loss of innocence by a woman author who has overcome multiple odds against her really pulls at a readers heart strings and makes all Americans feel the problems which face inner city youth. The topics are very diverse and I think you will find something you like. I am buying the second volume and hope it will be as great as the first.

The book has up to date stories about American, such as legal immigrant and education.
It also provide a lot of questions for each article so you can measure your understanding about the article.

I haven't bought this 7th edition of the book, but I have the older 3rd edition of it (dark green cover, published in 1999). But the "look inside" option showcases the older edition, making me wonder if there is ANYTHING that is new and updated in this, and if so, what that might be. I was hoping the topics would be tweaked a bit, articles included would be updated/more timely, etc...but you really can't tell that from the listing. bottom line is why would I spend more money on this if it's the just same as what I already have?

Just to let you know, every reading in the eighth edition is new. The goal of this book is to stay current, so while the way its organized might be similar from edition to edition, they try to include in each edition only readings published within the last two years.

Exactly what I needed for and English class, and in great condition. Very good book.

America Now: Short Readings from Recent Periodicals



very good!!

the book looks like new, so new.

shipping fast.

great!!!!

These articles are great to use in the classroom, to spark discussions about current issues.

This product got to us in a super fast manner. I recommend highly. The product looks and smells new. Please use this seller, as I have only receieved two books of the 9 books I bought for school. This is one of the two books.

I purchased the book "used," but when I got it, it looked almost brand new! It also arrived EXTREMELY quickly, long before the expected date.

The book was in great condition. The shipping was VERY fast. I was super happy with my purchase. Thank you!