How Writing Works - From the Invention of the Alphabet to the Rise of Social Media (Paperback)

From the invention of the alphabet to the explosion of the internet, Dominic Wyse takes us on a unique journey into the process of writing. Starting with seven extraordinary examples that serve as a backdrop to the themes explored, it pays particular attention to key developments in the history of language, including Aristotle's grammar through socio-cultural multimodality, to pragmatist philosophy of communication. Analogies with music are used as a comparator throughout the book, yielding radically new insights into composition processes. The book presents the first comprehensive analysis of the Paris Review interviews with the world's greatest writers such as Louise Erdrich, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Ted Hughes, and Marilynne Robinson. It critically reviews the most influential guides to styles and standards of language, and presents new research on young people's creativity and writing. Drawing on over twenty years of findings, Wyse presents research-informed innovative practices to demonstrate powerfully how writing can be learned and taught.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2017
Authors:	Dominic Wyse
Dimensions:	228 x 153 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	248
ISBN-13:	978-1-316-63606-0
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Philosophy of education Books > Language & Literature > Language teaching & learning (other than ELT) > Specific skills > Writing skills Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Philosophy of mind Books > Children's & Educational > The arts > Art, fine art, decorative arts > Decorative arts & crafts, other art forms > Lettering & calligraphy > Handwriting Books > Children's & Educational > Language & literature > English (including English as a school subject) > English language > Specific skills > General Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Philosophy of mind Books > Children's Fiction & Fun Promotions
LSN:	1-316-63606-2
Barcode:	9781316636060

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