Table of Contents

v. 1. A-L -- v. 2. M-Z.

Promotional Information

Literacy, the bedrock of all education, used to be a simple matter of reading and writing. No longer. In today's schools and today's America, literacy means many things: conceptual understanding of texts, familiarity with electronic content, and the ability to create meaning from visual imagery and media messages.

About the Author

Barbara Guzzetti is a professor in the College of Education at Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ.

Reviews

"[T]his two volume set offers a comprehensive overview of the study and practice of literacy in the United States ... It should become a valued reference to those in the field and a wondrous source of information for anyone even remotely interested in the subject of literacy. Highly recommended for large public and academic libraries." - Library Journal "[I]mpressive ... academic libraries supporting education courses, in particular, will find this a natural choice." - Against the Grain "Recommended." - Choice "[I]t is surprising that a comprehensive encyclopedia on literacy and its many dimensions has not appeared earlier ... Throughout, literacy is examined not just as the capability of an individual to read and write but also as a dynamic force in society ... substantial articles ... unquestionable value for library collections and curriculum centers serving teachers in training, practitioners in the field, and researchers." - Booklist