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. 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.
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EAN: 9781316636060
UPC: 9781316636060
ISBN: 9781316636060
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Item Length: 23 cm
Book Title: How Writing Works: from the Invention of the Alphabet to the Rise of Social Media
Item Height: 228mm
Item Width: 153mm
Author: Dominic Wyse
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Year: 2017
Item Weight: 420g
Number of Pages: 248 Pages
