Textbook
Literacy: An Introduction to the Ecology of Written Language, 2nd EditionISBN: 978-1-4051-1143-0
Paperback
264 pages
January 2007, ©2006, Wiley-Blackwell
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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.