Between Worlds A Reader, Rhetoric, and Handbook

Between Worlds: A Reader, Rhetoric, and Handbook by Susan Bachmann is a comprehensive resource published by Longman Publishing in March 2006. This fifth edition spans 626 pages and is presented in English. The book opens with over 75 readings, including essays, stories, poems, film reviews, and a play, all centered around the theme of “in-between-ness,” exploring the complexities of generational divides, cultural diversity, gender conflicts, and varying perceptions of identity.

Readers will find a new chapter titled “Between Screens,” which includes critical thinking and writing assignments alongside reviews of five thought-provoking films, making it suitable for composition courses. The book also features a substantial rhetoric section that guides students through the processes of prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing, using both student and professional essays as models. Additionally, a research chapter provides insights on using and documenting sources in MLA and APA styles, along with a brief handbook section. Between Worlds emphasizes the significance of reading, critical thinking, and analysis in college writing assignments, making it a valuable tool for students in language arts and disciplines related to writing and linguistics.