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Routledge The History of Reading: A Reader - Literacy Study

Name: Routledge The History of Reading: A Reader - Literacy Study
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the evolution of literacy with The History of Reading: A Reader from Routledge. This comprehensive guide provides an accessible overview of how reading has changed, from the early rise of literacy to modern trends like book clubs. Organized into seven distinct sections, this reader helps you navigate the main debates and perspectives within the field. It introduces foundational theorists such as Iser, Fish, and Bakhtin, making complex academic concepts easier to understand. By surveying influential works and important studies on mass reading, this book serves as a vital resource for students and researchers alike. Beyond theory, the text examines real-world reading habits across different social groups. You will find detailed accounts of specific communities, including Welsh miners, African American library users, and Australian convicts. The book also looks at individual readers from various countries, classes, and historical periods, providing a global perspective on the act of reading.

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Comprehensive overview covering the history of literacy from its origins to modern book clubs.

Structured into seven clear sections, each featuring a useful introduction for better navigation.

Includes essential theoretical frameworks from key scholars like Iser, Fish, and Bakhtin.

Detailed studies on mass reading and influential works that shape the field of literacy.

Explores diverse reading communities including Welsh miners, African American users, and Australian convicts.

Provides a global look at individual readers across different social classes and historical eras.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415484200
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Historical Study & Educational Resources > Historiography
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 30 July 2010
Listed Since: 31 March 2009

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