Provides background on author Robert Cormier and the influences that shaped his life, features eleven articles that explore peer pressure as portrayed in his novel "The Chocolate War," and examines contemporary perspectives on peer pressure.
The Current Controversies series examines today's most important social and political issues. Each volume presents a diverse selection of primary sources representing all sides of the debate in question.
This title explores issues related to family violence, including what contributes to family violence, is family violence a gender issue, are efforts to reduce family violence effective, and what are the consequences of family violence.
excerpts from criticism of the works of today's novelists, poets, playwrights, and other creative writers
Bryfonski, Dedria
1978
This volume presents significant passages from the published criticism of work by well-known novelists and short story writers, poets, and playwrights.
Explores a work of literature through the lens of the major social issue reflected in George Orwell's political fiction, Animal Farm, also features carefully selected content representing a variety of perspectives.
Approximately two hundred entries include critical commentary about the work of a variety of novelists, poets, playwrights, and other creative writers.
Approximately two hundred entries include critical commentary about the work of a variety of novelists, poets, playwrights, and other creative writers.
