The Literacy Myth Cultural Integration and Social Structure in the Nineteeth Century

Harvey J. Graff

Paperback (30 Jan 1991)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Harvey Graff's pioneering study presents a new and original interpretation of the place of literacy in nineteenth-century society and culture. Based upon an intensive comparative historical analysis, employing both qualitative and quantitative techniques, and on a wide range of sources, The Literacy Myth reevaluates the role typically assigned to literacy in historical scholarship, cultural understanding, economic development schemes, and social doctrines and ideologies.

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Book information

ISBN:	9780887388842
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Imprint:	Routledge
Pub date:	30 Jan 1991
DEWEY:	301
DEWEY edition:	20
Language:	English
Number of pages:	352
Weight:	544g
Height:	229mm
Width:	152mm
Spine width:	22mm