Literacy: An Introduction to the Ecology of Written Language (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781405111140)

Vendor: David Barton
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Format: Hardcover
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Literacy: An Introduction to the Ecology of Written Language

$122.95

Literacy: An Introduction to the Ecology of Written Language

$122.95
Format: Hardcover
Description
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This introduction to the expanding field of literacy studies has been fully revised for the second edition. It explores recent developments and new research that has contributed to our understanding of literacy practices, reflecting on the interdisciplinary growth of the study of reading and writing over the past decade.


  • An introductory textbook on the growing field of literacy studies, fully updated for the new edition


  • Includes new sections detailing recent completed studies of literacy practices, and the use of new technologies


  • Distinguishes between the competing definitions of literacy in contemporary society, and examines the language and learning theories which underpin new views of literacy


  • Now features additional material on cross-cultural perspectives, US-based examples, and information detailing current educational policy.



Author: David Barton
ISBN-10: 1405111143
ISBN-13: 9781405111140
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Language: English
Published: 01/05/2007
Pages: 264
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.63d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 05/01/2007 pg. 203
By David Barton
By David Barton
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David Barton is Professor of Language and Literacy and Director of the Literacy Research Centre at Lancaster University. His publications include Beyond Communities of Practice (co-edited with Karin Tusting, 2005), Letter Writing as a Social Practice (co-edited with Nigel Hall, 2000), and Local Literacies: Reading and Writing in One Community (with Mary Hamilton, 1998).

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