"The Fourth Edition includes 40 readings (22 of which are NEW) that represent a multitude of perspectives organized around 5 conversations. Michelle Alexander on mass incarceration; Sherry Turkle on romance in a digital age; J.D. Vance on the American Dream that is vanishing for so many American--these are just a few examples of the readings that will prompt students to listen, think, and write."--Publisher's website.

"They say" --"I say" -- Tying it all together -- In specific academic contexts -- How can we bridge the differences that divide us? -- Is college the best option? -- Are we in a race against the machine? -- What's gender got to do with it? -- What's there to eat?.