The Generation of Ideas

by Quentin Miller

Involve students using readings that involve them. Centered around the idea that the most important foundation for good college writing is the formation and development of ideas, Quentin Miller's THE GENERATION OF IDEAS helps students build writing skills while engaging them in themes that are central to their own lives.

800 pages, Paperback

First published September 24, 2004

Reviews

[Victor · Rating 5 out of 5]

This anthology spans a wide variety of topics ranging from youth rebellion to social class. Through it's structure and well crafted prompt questions it attempts to present the multifarious nature of today's many hot-button topics. Whether or not this is accomplished to an acceptable degree depends on who you ask. I for one feel that regardless of where you stand you're guaranteed to find at least one article/editorial here that resonates with you. So I urge potential readers to ignore any one star reviews as they are not representative and do not properly acknowledge the book's scope.

I'm a relativist and like to have a fairly balanced view of any subject / discussion. Essays are by their very nature extreme, and this in most cases precludes a 'balanced' view on a particular topic. However, the editors of this anthology did a good job of representing every viewpoint out there. A lot of times I left a chapter feeling lost - adrift - the beliefs and assumptions anchoring me to society torn away in shreds. It's a testament to the anthology's scope that I was able to feel this way article after article.

I think The Generation of Ideas would be a wonderful addition to any avid reader's bookshelf. Each article is short and sweet, and none of them have to be read in any predefined order. Good for when you want to do some light reading right before bed, or when time is short.

Nothing short of five stars!

[Threeincollege · Rating 1 out of 5]

Horrible book. Required for class. Hell's Angels are wonderful people, men are pigs, people with money oppress those without, etc, etc, etc. Do you really need to read a sick story about someone losing their virginity? No. I wish I could erase this book from my mind, and have back the hours I spent reading it. Can I give it a zero? Profs must be getting a kickback to require it.