Orality and literacy

the technologizing of the word

216 pages

English language

Published Jan. 2, 2002 by Routledge.

ISBN:
978-0-415-28182-9
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Walter J. Ong’s classic work provides a fascinating insight into the social effects of oral, written, printed and electronic technologies, and their impact on philosophical, theological, scientific and literary thought.

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Subjects

  • Language and culture
  • Oral tradition
  • Writing
  • Written communication