Literacy: An Introduction to the Ecology of Written Language

David Barton

Literacy: An Introduction to the Ecology of Written Language
Format
Hardback
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Country
United Kingdom
Published
18 December 2006
Pages
264
ISBN
9781405111140

Literacy: An Introduction to the Ecology of Written Language

David Barton

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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