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Literacy: An Introduction to the Ecology of Written Language Revised Edition
Contributor(s): Barton, David (Author)

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ISBN: 1405111437     ISBN-13: 9781405111430
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
OUR PRICE: $66.10  

Binding Type: Paperback
Published: January 2007
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Annotation: Exploring recent developments and new research that have contributed to our understanding of literacy practices, this book provides a rounded introduction to the growing field of literacy studies. David Barton reflects on the interdisciplinary growth of the study of reading and writing over the past decade, distinguishing between the competing definitions of literacy in contemporary society, and examining the language and learning theories which underpin them.

Since the publication of the first edition there have been many detailed studies of literacy practices in different settings. This second edition brings the book up to date by summarizing this new research, and showing how it has contributed to our understanding of literacy. The second edition now features a new section on how literacy research is carried out, and explores the use of new technologies. Additional material on cross-cultural perspectives, extensive references to new research, and information detailing current educational policy are also included.

Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Literacy
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - General
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing - General
Dewey: 302.224
LCCN: 2006026292
Physical Information: 0.75" H x 6.04" W x 9.06" L (0.89 lbs) 264 pages
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index
 
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Publisher Description:
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.

 
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