Description: Reading Groups, Libraries and Social Inclusion by Eileen Hyder Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Popular reading groups in public libraries, linked to the learning and social inclusion agenda, have expanded to include a wide range of sections in society, including people with visual impairments. This book discusses whether reading is still a visual activity or if technological developments have led to a broadening of its definition. Publisher Description Reading groups have grown rapidly in popularity and continue to be a significant cultural phenomenon. Reading groups in public libraries, linked to the learning and social inclusion agenda, have expanded to include a wide range of groups within society, including people with visual impairments (VIPs). This under-researched area is the focus of this book. Library-based VIP reading groups are interesting on many levels. Given that these groups predominantly use audio versions of the text (rather than print), this links to debates about the changing nature of reading in a multi-modal age. This book discusses whether contemporary society still defines reading as a visual activity or whether technological developments have led to a broadening of the definition of reading. The author goes on to discuss how policy is translated into practice within the library context and whether the wide range of reading groups linked to libraries suggests that libraries understand and are taking the social inclusion agenda seriously. She also explores how effectively libraries are using reading groups as a tool for delivering on the agenda for learning and how this sits within wider priorities for post-compulsory education and lifelong learning. Finally the book suggests ideas for future development for these groups, outlining ways in which their potential could be maximised for the benefit of both the library and the reading group members. The book will be of great interest to professional librarians as well as students and scholars of librarianship. It will also be of interest to those working on the emerging field of reading groups in literary studies. Those interested in the role of reading in education, as well as disability scholars, will also find the book useful. Author Biography Eileen Hyder, University of Reading, UK. Details ISBN 1409447987 ISBN-13 9781409447986 Title Reading Groups, Libraries and Social Inclusion Author Eileen Hyder Format Hardcover Year 2014 Pages 112 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd GE_Item_ID:139907951; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9781409447986
Book Title: Reading Groups, Libraries and Social Inclusion
Number of Pages: 112 Pages
Publication Name: Reading Groups, Libraries and Social Inclusion : Experiences of Blind and Partially Sighted People
Language: English
Publisher: Routledge
Item Height: 0.5 in
Subject: Vision, Poverty & Homelessness, Library & Information Science / General, Library & Information Science / Archives & Special Libraries, Books & Reading
Publication Year: 2014
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 10.4 Oz
Author: Eileen Hyder
Subject Area: Literary Criticism, Health & Fitness, Language Arts & Disciplines, Social Science
Item Length: 8.6 in
Item Width: 6.3 in
Format: Hardcover
