Title: Why reading books still matters : the power of literature in digital times /
Authors: Pennington, Martha C.,; Waxler, Robert P., 1944-
Year: 2018
Subjects: Books and reading Social aspects.; Books and reading Psychological aspects; Books and reading United States; Children Books and reading; Literature Philosophy; Literature and society.; Internet Social aspects; Mass media Social aspects; Books and reading; Books and reading Psychological aspects; Books and reading Social aspects; Children Books and reading; Internet Social aspects; Literature and society; Literature Philosophy; Mass media Social aspects; United States
Abstract: Bringing together strands of public discourse about valuing personal achievement at the expense of social values and the impacts of global capitalism, mass media, and digital culture on the lives of children, this book challenges the potential of science and business to solve the world's problems without a complementary emphasis on social values. The selection of literary works discussed illustrates the power of literature and human arts to instill such values and foster change. The book offers a valuable foundation for the field of literacy education by providing knowledge about the importance and literature that educators can use in their own teaching and advocacy work. -- from back cover.
Contents: The value of a literate culture -- A sketch of our world, current and future -- The digital world -- Living life onscreen and online -- Reading onscreen and online -- Education and literacy in digital culture -- How fiction and poetry work their magic -- A closer look at reading -- Psychological effects of reading literature -- We point the way and take you halfway there -- Mapping an alternative future.