About language: A reader for writers

by William H. Roberts

The authors of About Language encourage students to use language more responsibly in their own writing. More than 70 reading selections cover a broad range of issues, including cultural diversity, censorship, and gender. Strong support is provided by an opening chapter on the writing process; annotated table of contents; chapter introductions; selection headnotes, study questions and writing assignments; end-of-chapter writing assignments and research activities; and a glossary of language and rhetorical terms.

535 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1986

About the author

After retiring from the navy in 1994 as a surface warfare officer, William H. Roberts earned his Ph.D. in history at the Ohio State University in Columbus.

Reviews

[E · Rating 4 out of 5]

HILARIOUSLY outdated by now as far as technology goes, but this was a shockingly interesting selection of essays, considering it's a textbook. I'm sure there are newer editions by now; those of you who are using this in your college class, consider yourself lucky, because this is one of the least boring textbooks you'll encounter in your entire academic career.