Syllabus for The Bill of Obligations by Richard Haass

In The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens, Richard Haass argues that a healthy democracy depends not only on the rights citizens enjoy, but also on the responsibilities they uphold. Drawing on history, political philosophy, and contemporary civic challenges, Haass outlines ten civic habits—from being informed and participating in public life to

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A Note to Teachers From Pity the Reader Author Suzanne McConnell

By: Suzanne McConnell As a teacher of fiction writing at Hunter College, I was always on the look-out for a book to use in classes that was instructive but not academic.  I wanted a non-textbook text that was compelling, entertaining, encouraging, and practical – one that delivered helpful news about writing in such a way

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NEW COVID-19 Educational Digital Access Guidelines!

To assist educational institutions temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 emergency, Penguin Random House has implemented a number of policy changes to facilitate access to our books during this time. Educators needing additional support outside the resources outlined below, a free digital copy for instructor use*, or have any other questions, please write to us at highereducation@penguinrandomhouse.com   Click

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