and fine art. Renowned for the quality of its selections, The Conscious Reader presents 170 pieces representing a range of genres: 29 personal reminiscences, 70 essays, 18 short stories, 42 poems, 2 plays, and 9 pieces of full-color art. Featuring a wide array of culturally diverse authors and fascinating topics, the readings also cover a broad range of academic disciplines, including art, cultural studies, education, psychology, philosophy, politics, science, technology, and environmental studies. The works range from the classical-Plato's Crito-to the contemporary-Maya Angelou, Roger Rosenblatt, and Tony Kushner. Brief, flexible apparatus includes an introduction to each theme and helpful headnotes, discussion questions, and writing assignments for each selection.

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