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BOOKS AND BEYOND
THE GREENWOOD ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NEW AMERICAN READING |
| By: |
Kenneth Womack (Editor) |
| Format: |
Hardback |
| List price:
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£356.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0313337381 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780313337383 |
| Publisher: |
ABC-CLIO |
| Pub. date: |
1 October, 2008 |
| Pages: |
1352 |
| Description: |
Maps the state of popular literature and reading in America, including the growth of blogs, interactive fiction, and other electronic media. This book includes entries, which provides a definition of the genre, its history, trends and themes, a discussion of how the literary form engages contemporary issues, and the genre's critical reception. |
| Synopsis: |
There's a strong interest in reading for pleasure or self-improvement in America, as shown by the popularity of Harry Potter, and book clubs, including Oprah Winfrey's. Although recent government reports show a decline in recreational reading, the same reports show a strong correlation between interest in reading and academic acheivement. This set provides a snapshot of the current state of popular American literature, including various types and genres. The volume presents alphabetically arranged entries on more than 70 diverse literary categories, such as cyberpunk, fantasy literature, flash fiction, GLBTQ literature, graphic novels, manga and anime, and zines. Each entry is written by an expert contributor and provides a definition of the genre, an overview of its history, a look at trends and themes, a discussion of how the literary form engages contemporary issues, a review of the genre's reception, a discussion of authors and works, and suggestions for further reading. Sidebars provide fascinating details, and the set closes with a selected, general bibliography.Reading in America for pleasure and knowledge continues to be popular, even while other media compete for attention. While students continue to read many of the standard classics, new genres have emerged. These have captured the attention of general readers and are also playing a critical role in the language arts classroom. This book maps the state of popular literature and reading in America today, including the growth of new genres, such as cyberpunk, zines, flash fiction, GLBTQ literature, and other topics. Each entry is written by an expert contributor and provides a definition of the genre, an overview of its history, a look at trends and themes, a discussion of how the literary form engages contemporary issues, a review of the genre's critical reception, a discussion of authors and works, and suggestions for further reading. Sidebars provide fascinating details, and the set closes with a selected, general bibliography. Students will find this book a valuable guide to what they're reading today and will appreciate its illumination of popular culture and contemporary social issues. |
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US |
| Imprint: |
Greenwood Press |
| Returns: |
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