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Highlights
- Literacy in America shows that literacy has been used as a means of social control with authority figures dictating which reading material is acceptable and which is not.
- About the Author: Lawrence R. Samuel is a Miami-based independent scholar who holds a Ph.D. in American Studies and an MA in English from the University of Minnesota, an MBA in Marketing from the University of Georgia, and was a Smithsonian Institution Fellow.
- 192 Pages
- History, United States
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About the Book
Literacy in America shows that literacy has been used as a means of social control with authority figures dictating which reading material is acceptable and which is not. Literacy has also operated as a vehicle of citizenship for Americans and as a symbol of democracy. With it...Book Synopsis
Literacy in America shows that literacy has been used as a means of social control with authority figures dictating which reading material is acceptable and which is not. Literacy has also operated as a vehicle of citizenship for Americans and as a symbol of democracy. With its ambitious scope, the book is a seminal guide to literacy in America.
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Literacy in America is a must-read book that offers a comprehensive, enlightening, and thought-provoking exploration of literacy in the United States. Its relevance, depth, and the urgent societal issues it addresses make it an important addition to the reading list of anyone interested in the past, present, and future of literacy and education in America. This book has the power to inform, inspire, and drive positive change in our society, making it a compelling choice for readers of all backgrounds and interests.
This interesting and engaging text explores reading through historical and cultural lenses, examining how reading has evolved with the United States of America and vice versa. The important role of reading in the history and culture of the U.S. is fascinating, and in this book, Samuel guides the reader on a reading-centered journey from the 1920s to present day. This book is an enjoyable and informative read for those interested in history, culture, and reading.
About the Author
Lawrence R. Samuel is a Miami-based independent scholar who holds a Ph.D. in American Studies and an MA in English from the University of Minnesota, an MBA in Marketing from the University of Georgia, and was a Smithsonian Institution Fellow. Larry blogs for Psychologytoday.com, where he has received over a million hits, and is often quoted in the media.
