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Routledge - Book Matters: The Changing Nature of Literacy

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Explore the evolution of reading and media with Book Matters: The Changing Nature of Literacy by Routledge. This academic work examines the long-standing debate regarding the future of the book, a conversation that began with Marshall McLuhan's idea that electronic media would create a global village and make physical books obsolete. As academic publishing faces challenges with declining sales, even for classic texts, this book addresses the modern reality of literacy. It asks vital questions about whether readers still engage with long and complex works from both the past and the present. This text is an essential resource for those studying the shift in how information is consumed and the changing role of professional manuscript reviewers in a digital age. Perfect for students and scholars in anthropology and sociology, this book provides a deep look into how the medium affects the message in our current era. Understand the transition from traditional print to modern media through a historical and contemporary lens.

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Examines the historical debate surrounding the future of books and the impact of electronic media on literacy.

Addresses modern challenges in academic publishing, including declining sales for classic and contemporary texts.

Analyzes the relevance of professional manuscript readers and reviewers in today's changing media landscape.

Investigates whether audiences still engage with long and complex written works in a fast-paced digital world.

Provides academic insight into the relationship between media types and the messages they convey.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: Hardcover
ASIN: 1412864321
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 30 November 2016
Listed Since: 11 June 2016

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