ISBN: 9781582344256

In this important book reconceiving the value and promise of reading, acclaimed author Edmundson dramatizes what the recent identity crisis of the humanities has effectively obscured: tha… Plus…

In this important book reconceiving the value and promise of reading, acclaimed author Edmundson dramatizes what the recent identity crisis of the humanities has effectively obscured: that reading can change your life for the better. Mark Edmundson's Harper's Magazine article "On the Uses of the Liberal Arts" is reported to be the most photocopied essay on college campuses over the last five years. Ruminating on his essay and the intense reaction to it, Edmundson exposes universities' ever-growing consumerism at the expense of a challenging, life-altering liberal arts education. Edmundson encourages educators to teach students to read in a way that can change their lives for the better, rather than just training and entertaining. He argues that questions about the uses of literature-what would it mean to live out of this book, to see it as a guide to life-are the central questions to ask in a literary education. Right now they are being ignored, even shunned. And if religion continues to lose its hold on consequential parts of society, what can take its place in guiding souls? Great writing, Edmundson argues. At once controversial and inspiring, this is a groundbreaking book written with the elegance and power to change the way we teach and read. Why Read? Edmundson, Mark, Bloomsbury Publishing PLC<

ISBN: 9781582344256

Bloomsbury USA. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex lib… Plus…

Bloomsbury USA. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included., Bloomsbury USA<

ISBN: 9781582344256

In this important book reconceiving the value and promise of reading, acclaimed author Edmundson dramatizes what the recent identity crisis of the humanities has effectively obscured: tha… Plus…

In this important book reconceiving the value and promise of reading, acclaimed author Edmundson dramatizes what the recent identity crisis of the humanities has effectively obscured: that reading can change one's life for the better. Media > Book, [PU: Bloomsbury Publishing]<

2004, ISBN: 9781582344256

Bloomsbury USA. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 2004. Later Printing. Hardcover. 1582344256 . 8.20 X 5.50 X 0.80 inches ., Bloomsbury USA, 2004

2004, ISBN: 9781582344256

Bloomsbury USA. Hardcover. 1582344256 . Very Good. 2004., Bloomsbury USA, 2004