In:
Annual Review of Sociology, Annual Reviews, Vol. 31, No. 1 ( 2005-08-01), p. 127-141
Abstract:
Sociological research on reading, which formerly focused on literacy, now conceptualizes reading as a social practice. This review examines the current state of knowledge on (a) who reads, i.e., the demographic characteristics of readers; (b) how they read, i.e., reading as a form of social practice; (c) how reading relates to electronic media, especially television and the Internet; and (d) the future of reading. We conclude that a reading class is emerging, restricted in size but disproportionate in influence, and that the Internet is facilitating this development.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0360-0572
,
1545-2115
DOI:
10.1146/soc.2005.31.issue-1
DOI:
10.1146/annurev.soc.31.041304.122312
Language:
English
Publisher:
Annual Reviews
Publication Date:
2005
detail.hit.zdb_id:
1467608-4
detail.hit.zdb_id:
751406-2
SSG:
3,4
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