Language Of Experience: Literate Practices And Social Change (Composition, Literacy, and Culture) by Gorzelsky, Gwen

Pittsburgh, PA: University of Pittsburgh Press, 2005. Paperback. Like New/None. Pitt Comp Literacy Culture Series 2005 Our photos depict actual book for sale. In original shrink wrap. 8vo. Ships from our family-owned, independent bookstore in the US. BOOK INFO: The Language of Experience examines the relationship between literacy and change--both personal and social. Gorzelsky studies three cases, two historical and one contemporary, that speak to key issues on the national education agenda. 'Struggle' is a community literacy program for urban teens and parents. It encourages them to reflect on, articulate, and revise their life goals and design and implement strategies for reaching them. To provide historical context for this and other contemporary efforts in using literacy to promote social change, Gorzelsky analyzes two radical religious and political movements of the English Civil Wars and the 1930s unionizing movement in the Pittsburgh region. Charting the similarities and differences in the… Read More

New. Bookstore new w/ minor wear.

Paperback / softback. New. Relying on Gestalt theory, this work describes the relationship between literacy and change in both personal and social situations. It presents historical and contemporary case studies, emphasizing the ways language interacts with perception.

University of Pittsburgh Press, 2005. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,450grams, ISBN:9780822958741

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Univ of Pittsburgh Pr, 2005. Paperback. New. 1st edition. 250 pages. 8.75x6.00x0.25 inches.

University of Pittsburgh Press, 2005-04-25. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!