The New Humanities Reader (with 2016 MLA Update Card) by Richard E. Miller offers an engaging anthology of 25 essays from diverse disciplines, addressing contemporary global issues. Designed for students and educators alike, this fifth edition enhances analytical skills essential for becoming informed citizens. It integrates ideas and research from a wide array of sources, fostering the synthesis of materials and the formulation of independent thoughts and solutions. Thought-provoking selections in this 608-page book encourage readers to make meaningful connections as they engage with events likely to shape their lives. This edition includes nearly 50 percent new content, ensuring relevance and depth. Each copy comes bundled with a free Cengage Essential Reference Card to the MLA Handbook, Eighth Edition.