The Literacy Myth
| Author | : Harvey J. Graff |
| Publisher | : Transaction Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 402 |
| Release | : 1991-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1412837669 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781412837668 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (69 Downloads) |
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.
