Presents essays that examine women's issues in "The Scarlet Letter," discussing such topics as feminism in the nineteenth century, forced marriage, and the subservience of women.
Presents essays that examine race relations in "Cry, the Beloved Country," discussing such topics as whether the book is hopeful, the breakdown of tribal order, and the current condition of South Afri
Presents essays that examine women's issues in "The Joy Luck Club," discussing such topics as gender and ethnic identity, female empowerment, cultural conflict, and stereotypes about immigrant women.
Presents essays that examine class conflict and other related issues in "The Great Gatsby," discussing such topics as class snobbery and education, the universality of class divisions, and humor and c
Presents essays that examine bioethics in "Brave New World," discussing such topics as the misuse of science, gentic engineering, consumerism, cloning, stem cell research, and personal liberty.
Presents essays that examine the abuse of power in "Nineteen Eighty-Four," discussing such topics as totalitarianism, capitalism, personal liberty, wiretapping, and technology.
Social Issues in Literature meets the need for materials supporting curriculum integration. Each title in this distinctive new series examines an important literary work or body of work through the le
Social Issues in Literature meets the need for materials supporting curriculum integration. Each title in this distinctive new series examines an important literary work or body of work through the le
Social Issues in Literature meets the need for materials supporting curriculum integration. Each title in this distinctive new series examines an important literary work or body of work through the le
Great literature resonates with us not only because of well-developed characters and plots, but also because it often reflects important social themes; these books explore a work of literature through
Collects essays regarding the topic of colonialism in Chinua Achebe's "Things Fall Apart," and includes a brief biography of the author and his personal commitment as an African writer.
Presents essays that examine racism and other related issues in "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," discussing such topics as race and gender, humor and folklore, and death and rebirth.
Presents essays that examine racism and other related issues in "To Kill a Mockingbird," discussing such topics as new and old Southern values, and the connection between class, gender, and racial pre
Explores the issue of race in Ellison's signature work, covering such topics as individuality, sexual taboo, and African American radicalism, and presents contemporary perspectives on the subject.
Analyzes Carson's signature work through an environmental lens, addressing its claims about pesticides, the nature of its critiques, and the lasting influence of the book's themes within the context o
