Through a mixture of theory, practice and discussion, this collection of 12 essays makes clear to new and experienced college-level writing teachers the need to attend to the idea of the classroom, the spaces in which they meet students, and the physical, material conditions that constrain or affect the teaching of writing. The 15 contributing authors teach writing and/or direct writing programs at colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)