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How Writing Works : From the Invention of the Alphabet to the Rise of Social Media

by Dominic Wyse

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Format Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10 1316636062
ISBN-13 9781316636060
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Country of Manufacture GB
Country of Publication GB
Publication Date Nov 23rd, 2017
Print length 248 Pages
Weight 416 grams
Dimensions 15.40 x 22.80 x 1.80 cms
Product Classification: linguistics Writing skills Philosophy of mind Philosophy & theory of education Educational: English language: reading & writing skills
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As a subject of research, writing has been relatively neglected in favour of verbal language and reading. This book is a new analysis of the process of writing. It explains how the world's greatest authors write; critiques the best guides to writing; and presents new research on creativity and writing.
From the invention of the alphabet to the explosion of the internet, Dominic Wyse takes us on a unique journey into the process of writing. Starting with seven extraordinary examples that serve as a backdrop to the themes explored, it pays particular attention to key developments in the history of language, including Aristotle''s grammar through socio-cultural multimodality, to pragmatist philosophy of communication. Analogies with music are used as a comparator throughout the book, yielding radically new insights into composition processes. The book presents the first comprehensive analysis of the Paris Review interviews with the world''s greatest writers such as Louise Erdrich, Gabriel Garcia Márquez, Ted Hughes, and Marilynne Robinson. It critically reviews the most influential guides to styles and standards of language, and presents new research on young people''s creativity and writing. Drawing on over twenty years of findings, Wyse presents research-informed innovative practices to demonstrate powerfully how writing can be learned and taught.

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