£141.05

Routledge - A Case for Teaching Literature in Secondary Schools

Price data last checked 61 day(s) ago - refreshing...

View at Amazon

We'll watch every seller, every day. One email when your price arrives.

About as cheap as it gets. The only time it was cheaper was 3 months ago.

£141 today · all-time low £141 (Apr 2026) · usually the usual

NEW HERE?

Amazon shows you one price. We show you all of them.

Tosheroon watches Amazon prices so you don't have to. Every product on Amazon has a price history — we make it visible. Set the price you'd actually pay, and we'll email you the second it gets there. No app, no account, one email.

WHAT'S ON THIS PAGE

↓ Price chart
when this has been cheap or pricey
↓ Forecast
where the price is heading next
↓ Statistics
all-time high & low, recent range
↑ Price alert
name your number, we'll email you

Price History & Forecast

Grey patches = out of stock. Cheaper = lower on the chart. Hover for exact prices.

Last 30 days • 30 data points (No recent data available)

Historical
Generating forecast...
£151.27 £139.43 £142.02 £144.60 £147.18 £149.76 £152.35 08 April 2026 15 April 2026 22 April 2026 29 April 2026 07 May 2026

Price Distribution

Price distribution over 30 days • 2 price levels

Days at Price
Current Price
20 days 10 days 0 5 10 15 20 £141 £151 Days at Price

Price Analysis

Most common price: £141 (20 days, 66.7%)

Price range: £141 - £151

Price levels: 2 different prices over 30 days

Description

In an era dominated by scientific objectivity and standardization, this book by Routledge presents a strong argument for the continued presence of literature in middle and secondary classrooms. It examines the various forces shaping English education today, including the rise of STEM disciplines, current educational policies, and the influence of cognitive science. Readers will gain insight into the connection between literature and cognitive studies, exploring how narrative reading impacts the mind. By looking at the tension between the humanities and the sciences, this text provides a timely perspective on why reading fiction remains a vital part of the educational experience. It is an essential resource for understanding the current landscape of literacy and English education.

Key Features

Examines the connection between literature, cognitive science, and current educational policies in schools.

Provides a strong argument for the importance of teaching fiction in middle and secondary classrooms.

Analyzes the ongoing culture wars between the humanities and the sciences within the educational system.

Includes recent research from cognitive literary studies regarding the power of narrative reading.

Offers a close look at how the privileging of STEM disciplines affects English education.

Product Specifications

Format
hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
13 May 2015
Listed Since
07 November 2014

Barcode

No barcode data available

Similar Products You Might Like

Young Adult Literature and Adolescent Identity Across Cultures and Classrooms: Contexts for the Literary Lives of Teens
97% match

Young Adult Literature and Adolescent Identity Across Cultures and Classrooms: Contexts for the Literary Lives of Teens

Routledge

£162.27 27 Jun 2026
International Perspectives on the Teaching of Literature in Schools: Global Principles and Practices (National Association for the Teaching of English NATE)
96% match

International Perspectives on the Teaching of Literature in Schools: Global Principles and Practices (National Association for the Teaching of English NATE)

Routledge

£37.99 13 Apr 2026
Literature in English: How Students & Teachers in Singapore Secondary Schools Deal with the Subject (Education in a Competitive and Globalizing World: Fine Arts, Music and Literature)
96% match

Literature in English: How Students & Teachers in Singapore Secondary Schools Deal with the Subject (Education in a Competitive and Globalizing World: Fine Arts, Music and Literature)

Nova Science Publishers Inc

£20.83 01 May 2026
Eccentric Propositions: Essays on Literature and the Curriculum: 23 (Routledge Library Editions: Curriculum)
96% match

Eccentric Propositions: Essays on Literature and the Curriculum: 23 (Routledge Library Editions: Curriculum)

Routledge

£133.04 12 Jun 2026
International Perspectives on the Teaching of Literature in Schools: Global Principles and Practices (National Association for the Teaching of English NATE)
96% match

International Perspectives on the Teaching of Literature in Schools: Global Principles and Practices (National Association for the Teaching of English NATE)

Routledge

£136.81 16 Jun 2026
Teaching English Literature 16-19: An essential guide (National Association for the Teaching of English NATE)
96% match

Teaching English Literature 16-19: An essential guide (National Association for the Teaching of English NATE)

Routledge

£133.40 13 Apr 2026
Young Adult Literature and Adolescent Identity Across Cultures and Classrooms: Contexts for the Literary Lives of Teens
96% match

Young Adult Literature and Adolescent Identity Across Cultures and Classrooms: Contexts for the Literary Lives of Teens

Routledge

£42.99 07 Mar 2026
Literary Studies: A Practical Guide
96% match

Literary Studies: A Practical Guide

Routledge

£105.00 01 Jul 2026
Teaching Literature in the A Level Modern Languages Classroom: A Teacher’s Guide to Success
96% match

Teaching Literature in the A Level Modern Languages Classroom: A Teacher’s Guide to Success

Routledge

£124.08 05 Jul 2026
Literature and Understanding: The Value of a Close Reading of Literary Texts (Literature and Education)
96% match

Literature and Understanding: The Value of a Close Reading of Literary Texts (Literature and Education)

Routledge

£137.61 10 Mar 2026
E-literature for Children: Enhancing Digital Literacy Learning
96% match

E-literature for Children: Enhancing Digital Literacy Learning

Routledge

£166.51 19 Jun 2026
Teaching Literature to Adolescents
96% match

Teaching Literature to Adolescents

Routledge

£35.00 07 Mar 2026
Teaching Global Literature in Elementary Classrooms: A Critical Literacy and Teacher Inquiry Approach
96% match

Teaching Global Literature in Elementary Classrooms: A Critical Literacy and Teacher Inquiry Approach

Routledge

£140.40 12 Mar 2026
Literature and Social Media (Literature and Contemporary Thought)
96% match

Literature and Social Media (Literature and Contemporary Thought)

Routledge

£144.02 13 Jun 2026
Interpreting Literature With Children (Literacy Teaching Series)
96% match

Interpreting Literature With Children (Literacy Teaching Series)

Routledge

£148.84 08 Mar 2026
Wozu Literatur(-wissenschaft)?: Methoden, Funktionen, Perspektiven: 14 (Gründungsmythen Europas in Literatur, Musik und Kunst)
96% match

Wozu Literatur(-wissenschaft)?: Methoden, Funktionen, Perspektiven: 14 (Gründungsmythen Europas in Literatur, Musik und Kunst)

V&R Unipress

£47.99 08 May 2026
Routledge Writing About Literature - Essay and Translation Guide
96% match

Routledge Writing About Literature - Essay and Translation Guide

Routledge

£133.30 23 Apr 2026
Literature for Today's Young Adults: Pearson New International Edition
96% match

Literature for Today's Young Adults: Pearson New International Edition

PEARSON EDUCATION

£77.99 04 Jul 2026
Literature and the World (Literature and Contemporary Thought)
96% match

Literature and the World (Literature and Contemporary Thought)

Routledge

£136.81 08 May 2026
Interpreting Literature With Children (Literacy Teaching Series)
96% match

Interpreting Literature With Children (Literacy Teaching Series)

Routledge

£41.10 23 Jun 2026
Living Literature: Using Children's Literature to Support Reading and Language Arts
96% match

Living Literature: Using Children's Literature to Support Reading and Language Arts

PEARSON EDUCATION

£23.52 06 Jul 2026
Literary Fiction Tourism: Understanding the Practice of Fiction-Inspired Travel (Contemporary Geographies of Leisure, Tourism and Mobility)
96% match

Literary Fiction Tourism: Understanding the Practice of Fiction-Inspired Travel (Contemporary Geographies of Leisure, Tourism and Mobility)

Routledge

£40.99 11 Apr 2026
Literary Fiction Tourism: Understanding the Practice of Fiction-Inspired Travel (Contemporary Geographies of Leisure, Tourism and Mobility)
95% match

Literary Fiction Tourism: Understanding the Practice of Fiction-Inspired Travel (Contemporary Geographies of Leisure, Tourism and Mobility)

Routledge

£136.81 18 May 2026
Teaching Literature in Times of Crisis
95% match

Teaching Literature in Times of Crisis

Routledge

£126.45 15 Apr 2026