Changing Perspectives: Sets 1 ? 3

This riveting collection presents articles and opinion
pieces on major social, cultural, and political issues, tracking how coverage of
and perspectives on these topics have shifted with time and new revelations.
Scientific discoveries, social activism, and historical events have changed how
the public sees and thinks about such topics as women's roles, war, drugs,
minority rights, and immigration. Through the decades, The New York Times's
coverage on these subjects reflects changes in social norms, enlightening
today's readers on how our own perspectives today may vastly change in the
future as new information and attitudes come to light.

• Expertly written
introductions provide context for each curated volume, equipping readers to
understand the broader narrative in which each article is situated

• Readers
encounter various types of news stories, such as feature stories, letters to the
editor, op-ed pieces, book and movie reviews, obituaries, and interviews

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Media literacy questions encourage students to assess each article critically, identify sources and perspective,
and evaluate the ways in which information is presented