
Orality and Literacy: 30th Anniversary Edition
by Walter J. Ong
Title:
Orality and Literacy: 30th Anniversary Edition
Author:
Walter J. Ong
Series (if any):
New Accents
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
264 pages, 1 Halftones, black and white; 1 Illustrations, black and white
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
ISBN-13:
9780415538381
EAN:
9780415538381
Classifications:
Literature: history and criticism
Weight (g):
404
Dimensions (mm):
198 x 130 x 14
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Description
This classic work explores the vast differences between oral and literate cultures and offers a brilliantly lucid account of the intellectual, literary and social effects of writing, print and electronic technology. The 3rd edition sees the addition of a short preface, further reading section, and essay-style afterword focusing on how orality and literacy has changed in relation to modern media, and how the idea of the 'evolution of consciousness' can be taken up anew in the light of recent work, from John Hartley.













