Literacy: An Introduction to the Ecology of Written Language - Couverture souple

Barton, David

 
9780631190912: Literacy: An Introduction to the Ecology of Written Language
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0631190910 ISBN 13 : 9780631190912
Editeur : Blackwell Publishers, 1994

Synopsis

This is a general introduction to the emerging field of literacy studies. It brings together recent developments in the study of reading and writing from a variety of disciplines in a coherent manner, by showing how new research has contributed to our understanding of literacy practices in a range of settings. The book explores the competing definitions of literacy in contemporary society, and examines the theories of language and learning which underpin new views of literacy.The book is intended as an introduction to literacy studies for the student or general reader, but it will also be invaluable to specialists in one area of study who wish to understand the significance of other areas of literacy studies for their own work.

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Quatrième de couverture

This is a general introduction to the emerging field of literacy studies. It brings together recent developments in the study of reading and writing from a variety of disciplines in a coherent manner, by showing how new research has contributed to our understanding of literacy practices in a range of settings. The book explores the competing definitions of literacy in contemporary society, and examines the theories of language and learning which underpin new views of literacy.

The book is intended as an introduction to literacy studies for the student or general reader, but it will also be invaluable to specialists in one area of study who wish to understand the significance of other areas of literacy studies for their own work.

Revue de presse

"Professor Barton has brought off the marvellous feat of being both comprehensive and comprehensible. I have profited in my own thinking about literacy from this book.... And I look forward with pleasure to having an excellent text to use in the classroom.... It is a marvellous achievement." Professor Michael Cole, University of California, San Diego

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Éditeur
Blackwell Publishers
Date d'édition
1994
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0631190910
ISBN 13 
9780631190912
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
260
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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ISBN 10 :  0631190899 ISBN 13 :  9780631190899
Editeur : Blackwell Publishers, 1994
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