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Below are groups and resources (books, articles, websites, etc.) related to this topic. Click on an item’s title to go its resource page with author, publisher, description/abstract and other details, a link to the full text if available, as well as links to related topics in the Subject Index. You can also browse the Title, Author, Subject, Chronological, Dewey, LoC, and Format indexes, or use the Search box. Connexions LibraryBad Marxism: Capitalism and Cultural Studies Hutnyk, John Book 2004 Cultural Studies commonly claims to be a radical discipline. This book thinks that's a bad assessment. After an introduction critiquing the so-called 'Marxism' of the academy, Hutnyk provides detailed... The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science Doidge, Norman Book 2007 Doidge explains neuroplasticity and shows that the brain is not a collection of specialized parts but a dynamic organ and can rewire and rearrange itself as the need arises. Challenged Books List Article 2004 A partial list of books subjected to censorship attempts in Canada from the early 1980s to 2003. Freedom to Read Week Website Freedom to Read Week encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom. A History of Reading Manguel, Alberto Book 1996 An exploration of what it means to be a reader of books. The Library at Night  Manguel, Alberto Book 2006 The Library at Night tells the story of the important role of libraries in human civilization and how books are an essential link between the individual and the world. Other Voices: The Connexions Newsletter - April 30, 2017: Affirming life, resisting war, reporting UFOs Diemer, Ulli (ed.) Serial Publication (Periodical) 2017 What do we do when those in power recklessly put the future of the entire planet at risk with their acts of aggression and military provocations, while they ignore the growing disaster of climate chan... P.I.S.E.M. Materials: Questions Immigrants Raise; Immigrant Life in Toronto; Themes for English language training of Portuguese Slide Show 1977 Audio-visual materials designed for use in small groups with immigrants to give them information about dealing with alienating elements in their environment. Reading the "unreadable" Marx McQueen, Humphrey Article 2005 Many who have not read Marx have heard that he is “unreadable,” but in this article Humphery McQueen celebrates the colour and humour of Marx’s writing, the use of metaphor, paradox, pun, irony, class... Review: Ashwin Desai, Reading Revolution: Shakespeare on Robben Island Rhodes, Jason Article 2016 A book review: Ashwin Desai, Reading Revolution: Shakespeare on Robben Island. Teaching adults to read Diemer, Ulli Article 1984 Becoming literate is an important way for people to gain more control and power over their lives. We Make the Road By Walking: Conversations on education and social change Horton, Myles; Freire, Paulo Book 1990 Horton, the founder of the Highlander Folk School, and Freire, a Brazilian education leader, are from two different backgrounds, but their shared views on the use of participatory education in bringin... You Can't Read This: Forbidden Books, Lost Writing, Mistranslations, and Codes Ross, Val Book 2006 Written for children ages ten and up, You Can't Read This explores the development of alphabets, the decoding of ancient languages, and censorship in Ancient Rome and modern America.
Sources Experts & SpokespersonsSources LibraryDon't Forget! Easy Exercises for a Better Memory At Any Age Lapp, Danielle C. 1987 Exercises for memory training. The Guide to Reading Abbott, Dr. Lyman; Dickenson, Asa Don et. al. 1922 In every home there ought to be books that are friends. In every day, at least in every week, there ought to be some time which can be spent in cultivating their friendship. A Reader on Reading Manguel, Alberto 2010 A collection of essays addressing the importance of reading and writing books in our journey of self-discovery and exploration of the world. Reading Pictures A History of Love and Hate Manguel, Alberto 2000 A meditation on the questions we ask ourselves when standing in front of a piece of art. The Woman Reader Jack, Belinda 2012 Belinda Jack's history of women's reading and the ceaseless controversies it has inspired, explores what and how women of widely differing cultures have read through the ages. Young Iraqis hope the Written Word can Reinvigorate a New Generation Arraf, Jane 2014 An informal lending library uses literary heritage to remind young Baghdadis they don't need to emigrate to escape daily travails. |
