Title
Why Read?
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A Psla Young Adult Top 40 (Or So) Nonfiction Title 2004In This Important Book, Acclaimed Author Mark Edmundson Reconceives The Value And Promise Of Reading. He Enjoins Educators To Stop Offering Up Literature As Facile Entertainment And Instead Teach Students To Read In A Way That Can Change Their Lives For The Better. At Once Controversial And Inspiring, This Is A Groundbreaking Book Written With The Elegance And Power To Change The Way We Teach And Read.Praise For Why Read?:Edmundson Is Dead On Target.Washington Post Book World Edmundson'S An Engaging Teacher, Earnest, Knowledgeable, Witty.Boston Globe Why Read? Makes Passionate Arguments For Literature'S Soulmaking Potential.Raleigh News And Observer An Engaging Blend Of Social Criticism, Selfimprovement Wisdom, And Appeal To Fellow Humanities Professors...Edmundson Writes With A Rare Combination Of Force And Humility.Willamette Weeklymark Edmundson Is Neh/Daniels Family Distinguished Teaching Professor At The University Of Virginia. A Prizewinning Scholar, He Is The Author Of Literature Against Philosophy, Plato To Derrida, And The Widely Praised Memoir, Teacher: The One Who Made The Difference. He Has Written For The New Republic, The New York Times Magazine, The Nation, And Harper'S, Where He Is A Contributing Editor. Featured On Brian Lamb'S Final Booknotesalso Available: Hc 1582344256 Isbn 13: 978158234425 $21.95
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Why Read?' by Mark Edmundson? A: 'Why Read?' explores the profound impact reading can have on our lives, arguing that literature should be taught as a transformative experience rather than mere entertainment.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Why Read?' and what are his credentials? A: The author, Mark Edmundson, is a distinguished professor at the University of Virginia and a prizewinning scholar known for his insightful contributions to literature and education.
- Q: What are some key features of the book? A: 'Why Read?' is a paperback book with 160 pages, categorized under 'Creativity', and is praised for its engaging blend of social criticism and self-improvement wisdom.
- Q: Is 'Why Read?' suitable for young adults? A: Yes, 'Why Read?' is recognized as a PSLA Young Adult Top 40 non-fiction title, making it suitable for young adult readers interested in the value of literature.
- Q: What condition is the book in, and what does 'Used Book in Good Condition' mean? A: The book is listed as 'New', indicating that it is brand new and has not been previously owned or used.
- Q: When was 'Why Read?' published? A: 'Why Read?' was published on September 1, 2005, and was released earlier on August 11, 2005.
- Q: What ISBN numbers are associated with 'Why Read?' A: The book is associated with the hardcover ISBN 1-58234-425-6 and the ISBN 13: 978-158234-425-.
- Q: Can you provide some reviews or praise for 'Why Read?' A: 'Why Read?' has received praise from various sources, including the Washington Post Book World for being 'dead on target' and from the Boston Globe for Edmundson's engaging teaching style.
- Q: What is the significance of the book's arguments regarding literature? A: 'Why Read?' makes passionate arguments for literature's potential to foster personal growth and change, advocating for a deeper engagement with texts.
- Q: What edition of 'Why Read?' is currently available? A: The currently available edition of 'Why Read?' is a reprint.