Orality and Literacy by Walter J. Ong

Orality and Literacy

Walter J. Ong

204 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

nonfiction history philosophy challenging informative reflective slow-paced

Description

This work explores the vast differences between oral and literate cultures, offering an account of the intellectual, literary and social effects of writing, print and electronic technology.

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