Why Reading Books Still Matters

Description:

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 and literature that educators can use in their own teaching and advocacy work. -- from back cover.

subjects: Literature,  Literature and society,  Social aspects,  Philosophy,  Books and reading,  Mass media,  Internet,  Psychological aspects,  Children,  Livres et lecture,  Aspect social,  Aspect psychologique,  Enfants,  Littérature et société,  Médias,  EDUCATION,  Aims & Objectives,  Teaching Methods & Materials,  Reading & Phonics

Places: United States