Reading Across the Life Span
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One of the liveliest areas of research in the social sciences is reading. Scholarly activity is currently proceeding along a number of different disciplinary lines, addressing a multitude of questions and issues about reading. A short list of disciplines involved in the study of reading would include linguistics, psychology, education, history, and gerontology. Among the important questions being ad dressed are some long-standing concerns: How are reading skills acquired? What are the basic comp
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This comprehensive exploration of reading research examines how literacy develops from childhood through adulthood, drawing from diverse fields including linguistics, psychology, and gerontology. The book tackles fundamental questions about reading acquisition and comprehension while tracing the evolution of reading abilities across different life stages. It synthesizes current scholarly activity to provide a multidimensional understanding of literacy development, addressing both longstanding concerns and contemporary research directions in reading science.
What distinguishes this work is its lifespan approach to literacy, connecting early reading skill development with adult reading patterns and later-life reading abilities. The interdisciplinary perspective makes it valuable for educators, psychologists, and anyone interested in the cognitive and social dimensions of reading. By bridging multiple research traditions, this volume offers readers a sophisticated yet accessible framework for understanding how reading transforms throughout our lives.
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