In this essential collection of readings Teresa Grainger provides carefullychosen journal articles and chapters that offer significant and seriousinsights into ... » 

In this essential collection of readings Teresa Grainger provides carefullychosen journal articles and chapters that offer significant and seriousinsights into the changing face of literacy. The twentyfive contributors alladopt a broad conception of literacy and contemporary literacy practices andrecognize that the world of language and literacy is in a constant state oftransition and transformation.The contributors here perceive a common and urgent need to acknowledge diverseforms of living literacy and to redesign the curriculum accordingly. With aninspiring introduction and postscript by the editor this reader is aninvaluable and accessible companion for all students of literacy. «