America Now: Short Readings from Recent Periodicals

Key differences between 12th and 11th editions

• Time lapse between current and previous publications: 2 years (2017 vs 2015).
• America Now the most up-to-date short-essay reader. Every reading in the textbook is new to Twelfth edition (2017 Issue) , all reading are short and engaging.
• The book includes more new engaging thematic units on:
  • The value of a college education
  • The US criminal justice system is out of balance
  • Today's gender inequality
• Some important new readings
• "As Confederate Flags Fall, Columbus Statues Stand Tall" by Michael I. Niman, a professor of journalism and media studies at Buffalo State College
• "Unlock ?Em Up?" by Mona Charen, a Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center
• "Should Women Be Required to Register for the Draft?" by Christina Cauterucci, who is a staff writer of Slate (daily magazine on the web)
• Also, the text offers unique "Spotlight on Research" sections.