Jack, Belinda
Reading: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198820581
- author:
- Jack, Belinda
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 17.5 x 11.2 x 0.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography,Language Arts, Literacy,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Reading remains an enigmatic process, with effects that are as varied as they are profound. From being informative and distracting to spiritually moving and politically motivating, reading has the power to shape our understanding of the world.
The history of literacy is a complex one, marked by periods of elite privilege and public education's rise to prominence. Innovations in printing, paper-making, and transport have brought about significant increases in literacy rates, while also highlighting the tensions between access to knowledge and control over ideas.
This Very Short Introduction explores the fascinating story of reading, from ancient times to digital age, revealing why it remains such a vital aspect of our society.
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