Literacy

Literacy is a comprehensive resource book which provides students and researchers with support for advanced study of the topic. It introduces readers to a broad range of approaches to understanding literacy in educational contexts and in society. "e;Literacy"e; integrates psychological, educational and anthropological approaches to literacy and its consequences for individuals and society. It gathers together influential reading from key names in this inter-disciplinary field, including: Catherine Snow, David Olson, and Mike Cole. It presents teachers, students and researchers with many diverse opportunities to explore for themselves a broad range of perspectives and methods of study. Written by experienced teachers and researchers in the field, "e;Literacy"e; is an essential resource for students and researchers of Applied Linguistics.