The best-priced alternative to full-length readers, this collection offers a compelling blend of 58 contemporary essays and arguments alongside classic selections, now arranged by timely themes and topics such as civil discourse, higher education, human rights, cultural criticism, and more. The Seagull Book of Essays is more appealing and flexible than ever, with 33 new selections, succinct but helpful editorial apparatus—including a concise guide to reading, writing, and research—and a new easy-to-use ebook that includes access to InQuizitive for Writers and The Little Seagull Handbook ebook.