Perspectives: Readings for Writers

by Robert DiYanni

Reading for Writers is a contemporary, thematically-arranged reader that features a unique and flexible pedagogy designed to encourage critical reading and thoughtful writing. Each chapter includes seven professional essays, one student essay, one short story, and one poem. Half of the selections are by women, and over a third are by ethnic writers who represent a wide range of styles and perspectives.

480 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1995

About the author

Robert DiYanni is an adjunct professor of humanities and an instructional consultant at the Center for the Advancement of Teaching at New York University. In these capacities he teaches courses on critical thinking, interdisciplinary humanities, commerce and culture, and business and its publics, and conducts workshops and consultations with faculty throughout the university on aspects of pedagogical practice. Before coming to NYU, Dr. DiYanni taught at Queens College and Pace University and as a visiting professor at Harvard. He also served, for ten years, as Director of International Services at The College Board.