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The Uses of Literacy
Rated 4.04 out of 5 based on 24 customer ratings
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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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Amrit Upadhyay –
This book is thought-provoking. It gave me a lot to consider about the society.
Lisha –
Found this book fascinating. The author really makes you think about education and culture. Highly recommend.
Vaishnavi –
I really loved how the author wrote, but the topics did not quite align with me.
Yashwant Kumar Gurjar –
It was an okay book, nothing amazing, but I still enjoyed the read.
Simran Bansal –
A very easy and fun read. It made me smile a lot, and I will likely be back.
Ishika Agrawal –
Great read! It does require you to think, but it is a journey worth embarking.
Vaibhav Anand –
A bit slow to start, but the book eventually picks up and offers a compelling argument. Worth the read.
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.
Jay Dattatraya Tilekar –
I will read anything by this author!
Vansh Mahajan –
The book felt a bit all over the place. Some parts I loved, and some I hated.
Prateek Arya –
I found the book to be quite insightful. A great read!
Aarshi Singla –
A bit preachy in parts, but overall a worthwhile exploration of literacy and its effects. Good read.
Kaustubh Manojkumar Hambarde –
A dense but rewarding read. It is a bit academic, but it’s full of insightful analysis. A strong work.
Shubham Rai –
Mortimer’s observations are keen, though his tone can be a bit judgmental at times. Still, it is a vital historical document.
Ravi Verma –
An okay read. I didn’t find it as insightful as others. Some sections dragged. Read it if you must.
Sahil Saini –
A classic! Mortimer’s insights are still relevant today. Explores social change in a way that makes you think. Highly recommended.
Roshan Kumar –
A fantastic read overall!
Saurish Behl –
An important and well-argued analysis of social change. Some sections were more engaging than others.
Selven George Cristi –
Interesting look at post-war Britain. Some parts felt dated, but the core message about literacy is powerful.
Mukul Singh Patel –
It took a bit to get into the book, but once I was in, I was in it for good!
Ritik Kumar –
It was a meh of a book. I expected a lot more from the author.
Kratik Gupta –
Eye-opening! A bit dense, but the arguments are strong and the subject is important. Glad I read it.
David Avokkaran –
I would not read again, but I enjoyed the initial read.
Anupam Saggar –
The author could have explained the ideas a little more thoroughly. Still good overall.