The Linguistics, Neurology, and Politics of Phonics: Silent "E" Speaks Out

by Steven L. Strauss

Book Overview

This book explores the driving forces behind the current government-sponsored resurrection of phonics, and the arguments used to justify it. It examines the roles played by three key actors--corporate America, politicians, and state-supported reading researchers--in the formulation of what Strauss terms the neophonics political program. Essential for researchers, students, and teachers of literacy and reading, and for anyone seeking to understand...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0073XW208
• ISBN13: 9780805852448
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.0"