Literacy
An Introduction to the Ecology of Written Language
Published on 8. March 1994
Book
Paperback/Softback
260 pages
978-0-631-19091-2 (ISBN)
Description
This is a general introduction to the emerging field of literacy studies. It brings together recent developments in the study of reading and writing from a variety of disciplines in a coherent manner, by showing how new research has contributed to our understanding of literacy practices in a range of settings. The book explores the competing definitions of literacy in contemporary society, and examines the theories of language and learning which underpin new views of literacy.The book is intended as an introduction to literacy studies for the student or general reader, but it will also be invaluable to specialists in one area of study who wish to understand the significance of other areas of literacy studies for their own work.
Reviews / Votes
"Professor Barton has brought off the marvellous feat of being both comprehensive and comprehensible. I have profited in my own thinking about literacy from this book.... And I look forward with pleasure to having an excellent text to use in the classroom.... It is a marvellous achievement." Professor Michael Cole, University of California, San DiegoMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
431 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-631-19091-2 (9780631190912)
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12/2006
2nd Edition
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Content
Preface. 1. An Integrated Approach to Literacy. 2. Talking About Literacy. 3. The Social Basis of Literacy. 4. Literacy Embedded in Language. 5. Languages and Literacies. 6. Configurations of Language. 7. Writing Systems and Other Notations. 8. Points in History. 9. The Roots of Literacy. 10. Emergent Literacy. 11. Public Definitions of Literacy. 12. School Practices. 13. Adults and World Literacy. 14. Some Implications of an Ecological View. Notes. References. Index.