Official Review: Literacy and orality by Ruth finnegan

[Gmdiamzon 2]

An educational book that may explore about technology of IT revolution. Interesting book because its very detailed and the author really did a research.

[jaliper]

Wow. This book seems too complex for me. I hardly understand everything you said. What I understand is that you enjoyed and learned a lot from it, which are the most important things, I think. Anyway, thanks for the review.

[Suzy1611]

For some reason, I want to read even more of this book! The review is terrific.

[Rhianne]

Normally I would pass on this book since it comes across initially as quite textbooky but from your review I think I'll give it a go.

[meadhbh]

I'm currently studying business, with a particular interest in information systems, so this book sounds like it's just up my alley

[Roggyrus]

I always find fascination on abstract topics such as these. The dissertation would, as expected, border on the philosophy about the utility and relevance of IT in the recent times, economic as well as cultural. The impact it made in our mode of living is surely undeniable, we have gained so much convenience, but we also suffer the loss of some liberties which are just gradually realized as of now. Thanks for your well-written review.

[CaitlinGonya]

It's a wonder what technology does for us on a daily basis. This seems like a teoretical book following that same basis. Not sure it's for me but I will keep it in mind.

[Charine]

Thanks for your review! I've had a look at the sample and the extra spaces was distracting, hopefully this only occurs in the sample. The author did do a lot of research as became evident by the quotes and references to other earlier works about this subject matter. Especially a statement by Jack Goody about the thought processes involved during writing l, which is more complex than when verbally speaking. I am looking forward to obtaining my own copy just to finish this book.

[ssettlemyer]

Were I still in school, I would probably be interested in this book for an assignment. It's academic (or seemed so from the sample), but I liked the tidbit about nomadic information gathering.

[SaffraWhishart]

I found your review to be as cohesive & eloquent as the text itself. However, though I agree with your high praise, I was disappointed that you didn't address the many typos in the text. In my opinion, this book ought to have gone through another round of editing before being published.

[Keri wood]

This review is well written and allows you to see whether the books is for them. Looks like a book I'd really get into.

[holsam_87]

As someone with a deep passion for literature and instilling literacy in others, I think that learning the different writings and oral languages would be extremely intriguing to me. I will definitely enjoy this book as it gives me more insight on how literacy and orality works in the world.

[Sindhu Srinath]

Sounds deep. Perhaps too serious for my liking. It sounds like it contains a lot of stuff for topics of debate, though. Congrats on the review!

[Liza Layugan]

Your review helped me better understand and appreciate the book's topic. I found it quite complex, although I totally agree to its thought that the integration of IT should first take into account relevant social factors. I also noted several distracting errors in the sample, mostly with how words were printed out (p art, tof ocus, F ur et, G re at Divide), and the word profounctly instead of profoundly, among others. I think acknowledging the errors would have made your review perfectly comprehensive.

[1Hereford]

Literacy and Orality. By Ruth Finnegan, Describes different cultures and how we are all not so different. Definitely an interesting read that will grip readers right from the start! Describing people down through the ages! I give this book a 4out of 4 stars! Would recommend to a friend!