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ABC: Alphabetization of the Popular Mind

by Ivan Illich, Barry Sanders
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Overview

An intense examination of the effects of technology on literacy and language. The authors argue that there is a phenomenon transforming modern culture—language is becoming part of a technology of "information systems" with an emphasis on control, rather than human exchange. As a result, all language is becoming debased.

An intense examination of the effects of technology on literacy and language. The authors argue that there is a phenomenon transforming modern culture--language is becoming part of a technology of "information systems" with an emphasis on control, rather than human exchange. As a result, all language is becoming debased.

Synopsis

An intense examination of the effects of technology on literacy and language. The authors argue that there is a phenomenon transforming modern culture--language is becoming part of a technology of "information systems" with an emphasis on control, rather than human exchange. As a result, all language is becoming debased.

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Book Details

Published
May 1, 1989
Publisher
Vintage Books
Pages
187
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780679721925

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