Reading: a very short introduction

Today many people take reading for granted, but we remain some way off from attaining literacy for the global human population. And whilst we think we know what reading is, it remains in many ways a mysterious process, or set of processes. The effects of reading are myriad: it can be informative, di...

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1. Verfasser: Jack, Belinda Elizabeth ca. 20./21. Jh (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: [Oxford] Oxford University Press 2019
Schriftenreihe:Very short introductions
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Zusammenfassung:Today many people take reading for granted, but we remain some way off from attaining literacy for the global human population. And whilst we think we know what reading is, it remains in many ways a mysterious process, or set of processes. The effects of reading are myriad: it can be informative, distracting, moving, erotically arousing, politically motivating, spiritual, and much, much more. At different times and in different places reading means different things. In this 'Very Short Introduction Belinda' Jack explores the fascinating history of literacy, and the opportunities reading opens
Beschreibung:Previously issued in print: 2019. - Includes bibliographical references and index
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ISBN:9780191860300
DOI:10.1093/actrade/9780198820581.001.0001

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