How Writing Works
From the Invention of the Alphabet to the Rise of Social Media
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Product details:
- Publisher Cambridge University Press
- Date of Publication 23 November 2017
- ISBN 9781316636060
- Binding Paperback
- No. of pages248 pages
- Size 228x153x13 mm
- Weight 420 g
- Language English
- Illustrations 17 b/w illus. 0
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Short description:
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.
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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 M&&&225;rquez, 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.
'This is an insightful and far ranging book on writing, its history, and how to teach it. Drawing on the insights of philosophers, scientists, educators, and accomplished writers, Dominic Wyse lays bare the power, mystique, and the pleasures of writing.' Steve Graham, Arizona State University
Table of Contents:
1. Introduction; 2. A history of writing; 3. Writing guidance; 4. Expert writers; 5. Creativity and writing; 6. Novice writers and education; 7. The process of writing.
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