Reading : a very short introduction
(Book)
Author
Published
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2019.
Edition
First edition.
ISBN
0198820585, 9780198820581
Physical Desc
136 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm.
Status
Copies
Location | Call Number | Status |
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Newton - Adult | 428.4 J12R 2019 | On Shelf |
Norwood - Adult | 428.4 Jack | On Shelf |
Watertown - Adult | 428.4 JAC 2019 | On Shelf |
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Published
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2019.
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
ISBN
0198820585, 9780198820581
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 119-122) and index.
Description
Reading, despite often being a solitary activity, is one of the greatest ways for us to connect to others, across continents, centuries, and divisions imposed by societies. Reading can inform, inspire, console, emancipate, motivate, subvert. This Very Short Introduction explores the fascinating history of reading, showing how innovations in printing, combined with the rise of public education, helped democratize literacy from the 18th century onwards. Telling the story of reading, Belinda Jack ranges from the ancient world to digital texts, erotica to book burnings, and digital firewalls to Harry Potter, in her quest to uncover why reading is such an important part of our lives.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Jack, B. E. (2019). Reading: a very short introduction (First edition.). Oxford University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jack, Belinda Elizabeth. 2019. Reading: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jack, Belinda Elizabeth. Reading: A Very Short Introduction Oxford University Press, 2019.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Jack, Belinda Elizabeth. Reading: A Very Short Introduction First edition., Oxford University Press, 2019.
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