The transition to a literate society : the case of Ireland

Has writing changed history or has it merely recorded historical change? Within the field of Literacy Studies, opinions on the role of writing in bringing about historical change have tended to polarise into two camps. The 'autonomous' school sees literacy as a dynamic force for change and...

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Main Author: Coakley, Maurice
Published: University of Sheffield 2008
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.490326