Mirror on America
Subtitle: essays and images from popular culture
By: [edited by] Joan T. Mims, Elizabeth M. Nollen
Edition: 5th ed.
Publisher: Bedford/St. Martins; Bedford/St. Martin's
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Boston, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 398
ISBN-13: 9780312667818; 9780312667658
Subjects: Popular culture; Civilization; Study and teaching (Higher); English language
Description: "Mirror on America meets students where they are right now, offering lively selections on popular culture and plenty of help with reading and writing. Always engaging and always accessible, Mirror on America reflects the interests of students and of the instructors who want them to become confident writers." -- (p.4) of cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Active, involved reading and the writing process : establishing the connection; title: Deconstructing media : analyzing an image; title: Define "American" : reflections on cultural identity; title: You are what you eat : American food culture and traditions around the world; title: "How do I look?" : how culture shapes self-image; title: What are you trying to say? : how language works; title: Fantasies for sale : marketing American culture here and abroad; title: Picture this : reflecting culture onscreen.