The Science of Reading: Information, Media, and Mind in Modern America

by Adrian Johns

Book Overview

For the first time, the story of how and why we have plumbed the mysteries of reading, and why it matters today.

Reading is perhaps the essential practice of modern civilization. For centuries, it has been seen as key to both personal fulfillment and social progress, and millions today depend on it to participate fully in our society. Yet, at its heart, reading is a surprisingly elusive practice. This book tells for the first time the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0226836738
• ISBN13: 9780226836737
• Release Date: September 2024
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Length: 504 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 8.8"