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Rural Literacies (Studies in Writing and Rhetoric)
Donehower B.A. Ph.D., Associate Professor Kim, Hogg B.A. M.A. Ph.D., Associate Professor Charlotte, Schell B.A. M.A. Ph.D., Associate Professor E
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Paperback. Identifies the problems inherent in trying to understand rural literacy, addresses the lack of substantive research on literacy in rural areas, and reviews traditional misrepresentations of rural literacy. This volume frames debates over literacy in relation to larger social, political, and economic forces. Series Editor(s): Brooke, Robert. Series: Studies in Writing and Rhetoric. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: CFC; CFG; CJCW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 299.
Rural Literacies identifies the problems inherent in trying to understand rural literacy, addresses the lack of substantive research on literacy in rural areas, and reviews traditional misrepresentations of rural literacy. This innovative volume frames debates over literacy in relation to larger social, political, and economic forces, such as the impact of the No Child Left Behind Act on rural schools and the effects of out-migration, globalization, and the loss of small family farms on rural communities. Drawing upon traditional literacy and composition research and employing theory from education and sociology, the text engages compositionists in broader conversations regarding rural literacies. ... Read more
Rural Literacies identifies the problems inherent in trying to understand rural literacy, addresses the lack of substantive research on literacy in rural areas, and reviews traditional misrepresentations of rural literacy. This innovative volume frames debates over literacy in relation to larger social, political, and economic forces, such as the impact of the No Child Left Behind Act on rural schools and the effects of out-migration, globalization, and the loss of small family farms on rural communities. Drawing upon traditional literacy and composition research and employing theory from education and sociology, the text engages compositionists in broader conversations regarding rural literacies. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Southern Illinois University Press
Condition
New
Series
Studies in Writing and Rhetoric
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Carbondale, United States
ISBN
9780809327492
SKU
V9780809327492
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