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The Uses of Literacy

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SKU: 9780141191584

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“Explore the impact of rising affluence on societal values in John Mortimer’s thought-provoking book, “The Uses of Literacy.” Discover how education and literacy intersect with pop culture and media influence, examining their potential for both superficiality and positive change. (ISBN: 9780141191584)”

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Description

  • ISBN-13: 9780141191584
  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Height: 198 mm
  • No of Pages: 400
  • Series Title: English
  • Weight: 294 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0141191589
  • Publisher Date: 01 Oct 2009
  • Depth: 23
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 23 mm
  • Width: 129 mm

Additional information

Weight 0.5 kg

24 reviews for The Uses of Literacy

  1. Amrit Upadhyay

    This book is thought-provoking. It gave me a lot to consider about the society.

  2. Lisha

    Found this book fascinating. The author really makes you think about education and culture. Highly recommend.

  3. Vaishnavi

    I really loved how the author wrote, but the topics did not quite align with me.

  4. Yashwant Kumar Gurjar

    It was an okay book, nothing amazing, but I still enjoyed the read.

  5. Simran Bansal

    A very easy and fun read. It made me smile a lot, and I will likely be back.

  6. Ishika Agrawal

    Great read! It does require you to think, but it is a journey worth embarking.

  7. Vaibhav Anand

    A bit slow to start, but the book eventually picks up and offers a compelling argument. Worth the read.

  8. Prince Sant

    It is a bit of a dry read at times, but the insights are valuable. I appreciated Mortimer’s perspective. Worth a try.

  9. Jay Dattatraya Tilekar

    I will read anything by this author!

  10. Vansh Mahajan

    The book felt a bit all over the place. Some parts I loved, and some I hated.

  11. Prateek Arya

    I found the book to be quite insightful. A great read!

  12. Aarshi Singla

    A bit preachy in parts, but overall a worthwhile exploration of literacy and its effects. Good read.

  13. Kaustubh Manojkumar Hambarde

    A dense but rewarding read. It is a bit academic, but it’s full of insightful analysis. A strong work.

  14. Shubham Rai

    Mortimer’s observations are keen, though his tone can be a bit judgmental at times. Still, it is a vital historical document.

  15. Ravi Verma

    An okay read. I didn’t find it as insightful as others. Some sections dragged. Read it if you must.

  16. Sahil Saini

    A classic! Mortimer’s insights are still relevant today. Explores social change in a way that makes you think. Highly recommended.

  17. Roshan Kumar

    A fantastic read overall!

  18. Saurish Behl

    An important and well-argued analysis of social change. Some sections were more engaging than others.

  19. Selven George Cristi

    Interesting look at post-war Britain. Some parts felt dated, but the core message about literacy is powerful.

  20. Mukul Singh Patel

    It took a bit to get into the book, but once I was in, I was in it for good!

  21. Ritik Kumar

    It was a meh of a book. I expected a lot more from the author.

  22. Kratik Gupta

    Eye-opening! A bit dense, but the arguments are strong and the subject is important. Glad I read it.

  23. David Avokkaran

    I would not read again, but I enjoyed the initial read.

  24. Anupam Saggar

    The author could have explained the ideas a little more thoroughly. Still good overall.

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