Literacy : an introduction to the ecology of written language / David Barton.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Barton, David, 1949-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Literacy.

Reading.

Composition (Language arts).

Linguistics.

Physical Description:

x, 247 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Oxford, UK ; Cambridge, Mass., USA : Blackwell, 1994.

Summary:

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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [230]-243) and index.

ISBN:

0631190899

0631190910

OCLC:

28722223