| Encyclopedia of Language and Education: Literacy 1997 Edition Contributor(s): Edwards, VIV (Editor), Corson, P. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0792349296 ISBN-13: 9780792349297 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $85.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 1999 Annotation: Literacy is the second volume of the Encyclopedia of Language and Education, the first attempt to overview an area which has emerged as a coherent and exciting field of study in the last two decades. While forming part of a series of eight volumes, Literacy also stands on its own, drawing on some 25 state-of-the-art reviews of current concerns in the study of literacy prepared by leading writers and researchers. The book is organised in four main sections: Reading, Writing, The Social Context of Literacy and Literacy Teaching in Selected Regions. The approach is multidisciplinary, drawing on insights from fields as diverse as anthropology and computer science, sociolinguistics and psychology. The international flavour of the volume is reflected not only in the choice of contributors from eleven different countries but also in the emphasis throughout on the impact of globalization on our understanding of literacy. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Language Arts - Education | Comparative |
| Dewey: 370.1 |
| Series: Encyclopedia of Language and Education |
| Physical Information: 1.01" H x 7.04" W x 8.9" (1.17 lbs) 265 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Literacy is the second volume of the Encyclopedia of Language and Education, the first attempt to overview an area which has emerged as a coherent and exciting field of study in the last two decades. While forming part of a series of eight volumes, Literacy also stands on its own, drawing on some 25 state-of-the-art reviews of current concerns in the study of literacy prepared by leading writers and researchers. The book is organised in four main sections: Reading, Writing, The Social Context of Literacy and Literacy Teaching in Selected Regions. The approach is multidisciplinary, drawing on insights from fields as diverse as anthropology and computer science, sociolinguistics and psychology. The international flavour of the volume is reflected not only in the choice of contributors from eleven different countries but also in the emphasis throughout on the impact of globalization on our understanding of literacy. |