The Literacy Myth

The Literacy Myth
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Publisher : Transaction Publishers
Total Pages : 402
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ISBN-10 : 1412837669
ISBN-13 : 9781412837668
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Book Synopsis The Literacy Myth by : Harvey J. Graff

Download or read book The Literacy Myth written by Harvey J. Graff and published by Transaction Publishers. This book was released on 1991-01-01 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harvey Graff's pioneering study presents a new and original interpretation of the place of literacy in nineteenth-century society and culture. Based upon an intensive comparative historical analysis, employing both qualitative and quantitative techniques, and on a wide range of sources, The Literacy Myth reevaluates the role typically assigned to literacy in historical scholarship, cultural understanding, economic development schemes, and social doctrines and ideologies.


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