{"product_id":"literacy-an-introduction-to-the-ecology-of-written-language-paperback","title":"Literacy: An Introduction to the Ecology of Written Language - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Barton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn introductory textbook on the growing field of literacy studies, fully updated for the new edition\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncludes new sections detailing recent completed studies of literacy practices, and the use of new technologies\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistinguishes between the competing definitions of literacy in contemporary society, and examines the language and learning theories which underpin new views of literacy\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow features additional material on cross-cultural perspectives, US-based examples, and information detailing current educational policy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExploring recent developments and new research that have contributed to our understanding of literacy practices, this book provides a rounded introduction to the growing field of literacy studies. David Barton reflects on the interdisciplinary growth of the study of reading and writing over the past decade, distinguishing between the competing definitions of literacy in contemporary society, and examining the language and learning theories which underpin them.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince the publication of the first edition there have been many detailed studies of literacy practices in different settings. This second edition brings the book up to date by summarizing this new research, and showing how it has contributed to our understanding of literacy. The second edition now features a new section on how literacy research is carried out, and explores the use of new technologies. Additional material on cross-cultural perspectives, extensive references to new research, and information detailing current educational policy are also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Barton\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Language and Literacy and Director of the Literacy Research Centre at Lancaster University. His publications include \u003ci\u003eBeyond Communities of Practice \u003c\/i\u003e(co-edited with Karin Tusting, 2005), \u003ci\u003eLetter Writing as a Social Practice\u003c\/i\u003e (co-edited with Nigel Hall, 2000), and \u003ci\u003eLocal Literacies: Reading and Writing in One Community\u003c\/i\u003e (with Mary Hamilton, 1998).\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 264\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75 x 9.06 x 6.04 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 05, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52695348019507,"sku":"9781405111430","price":123.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/ODZMWkNRL1VBcXpqZW9vcmZZZHZiZz09.webp?v=1763089116","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/literacy-an-introduction-to-the-ecology-of-written-language-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}