The Good Web Guide for Book Lovers

2003
The Good Web Guide for Book Lovers
Author: Susan Osborne
Publisher: The Good Web Guide Ltd
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2003
Genre: Books
ISBN: 9781903282427
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The birth of the internet heralded several theories about the demise of the book and of reading in general. Contrary to this, books are thriving on the internet and the author recommends the best websites to cut your searching time. This guide includes information on: the best internet bookshops, both small and large; rare and specialist bookshops; book clubs; literary magazines; reading group resources; author and fan websites and publisher's own websites; websites for budding writers to develop their own talents.

Understanding Popular Science

2006-06-01
Understanding Popular Science
Author: Broks, Peter
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Total Pages: 197
Release: 2006-06-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0335215483
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Science is a defining feature of the modern world, and popular science is where most of us make sense of that fact. Understanding Popular Scienceprovides a framework to help understand the development of popular science and current debates about it. In a lively and accessible style, Peter Broks shows how popular science has been invented, redefined and fought over. From early-nineteenth century radical science to twenty-first century government initiatives, he examines popular science as an arena where the authority of science and the authority of the state are legitimized and challenged. The book includes clear accounts of the public perception of scientists, visions of the future, fears of an “anti-science†movement and concerns about scientific literacy. The final chapter proposes a new model for understanding the interaction between lay and expert knowledge. This book is essential reading in cultural studies, science studies, history of science and science communication.

Childrens Literature and the Politics of Equality

2013-07-04
Childrens Literature and the Politics of Equality
Author: Pat Pinsent
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2013-07-04
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1134091095
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First published in 1997. In this book the author intends to explore some of the many questions which arise as a result of increasing awareness in our society about equality issues. Can the attempt to make books for children consistent with contemporary views about equality go too far? In any case, are children really as much influenced by books and other material as some educationalists would claim? What can or should we do about the 'classics' Of the past? And are today's children's writers so much better at avoiding giving offence to minorities? How much are children affected by the kind of prejudices and preconceptions that we all grow up with but don't always succeed in acknowledging in later life?

The Reading for Real Handbook

2002-08-27
The Reading for Real Handbook
Author: Martin Coles
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 398
Release: 2002-08-27
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1134600771
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The Reading for Real Handbook was very well received by both teachers and literacy specialists when it was published in 1992. Since its first publication there have been significant changes in the field of 'reading', not least of which has been governmental demands for higher standards in reading and the resultant National Literacy Strategy (NLS). As well as providing invaluable help for teachers struggling with the National Literacy Strategy and the Literacy Hour, several other new topics of interest are also addressed, including teaching fiction/non-fiction inside and outside the Literacy Hour, integrating reading, writing and spelling work, involving parents, assessment and working with slower readers.