Why reading books still matters: the power of literature in digital times
Pennington, Martha C. and Waxler, R.P. (2018) Why reading books still matters: the power of literature in digital times. New York, U.S.: Routledge. ISBN 9781138629752.
Abstract
Book synopsis: Bringing together strands of public discourse about valuing personal achievement at the expense of social values and the impacts of global capitalism, mass media, and digital culture on the lives of children, this book challenges the potential of science and business to solve the world’s problems without a complementary emphasis on social values. The selection of literary works discussed illustrates the power of literature and human arts to instill such values and foster change. The book offers a valuable foundation for the field of literacy education by providing knowledge about the importance of language and literature that educators can use in their own teaching and advocacy work.
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| Item Type: | Book |
|---|---|
| School: | Birkbeck Faculties and Schools > Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences > School of Creative Arts, Culture and Communication |
| Depositing User: | Martha Pennington |
| Date Deposited: | 28 Jun 2024 15:40 |
| Last Modified: | 28 Jun 2024 15:40 |
| URI: | https://eprints.bbk.ac.uk/id/eprint/53712 |
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