Literacy: An Introduction to the Ecology of Written Language, 2nd Edtion
Book Details
Author(s)
David Barton
Publisher
Blackwell Publishing
ISBN / ASIN
1405111437
ISBN-13
9781405111430
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Sales Rank
#1,203,120
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United States 🇺🇸
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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.
