The Blair Reader Exploring Contemporary Issues 6th Ed Instructor's Review Author:Laurie G Kirszner and Stephen R Mandell The Blair Reader offers 119 interesting and thought-provoking selections that encourage students to think critically and make their own contributions through discussion and writing about issues that shape the world. Readings and images are chosen by the famous Kirszner and Mandell duo for teaching-value and flexibility in writing courses. Two c... more »hapters, ten "Focus Units," and 47 selections are new to this edition to offer a classroom tool that is at once fresh and stands the test of time.« less