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OverviewThis book is a history composed of histories. Its particular focus is the way in which computers entered and changed the field of composition studies, a field that defines itself both as a research community and as a community of teachers. This may have a somewhat sinister suggestion that technology alone has agency, but this history (made of histories) is not principally about computers. It is about people-the teachers and scholars who have adapted the computer to their personal and professional purposes. From the authors' perspectives, change in technology drives changes in the ways we live and work, and we, agents to a degree in control of our own lives, use technology to achieve our human purposes. REVIEW: . . . This book reminds those of us now using computers to teach writing where we have been, and it brings those who are just entering the field up to date. More important, it will inform administrators, curriculum specialists, and others responsible for implementing the future uses of technology in writing instruction. - Computers and Composition Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gail E. Hawisher , Paul LeBlanc , Charles Moran , Cynthia L. SelfePublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Imprint: Praeger Publishers Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.510kg ISBN: 9781567502527ISBN 10: 1567502520 Pages: 363 Publication Date: 01 January 1995 Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Undergraduate , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsPreface Introduction: Writing a History of Computers and Composition Studies 1979-1982: The Professions Early Experience with Modern Technology 1983-1985: Growth and Enthusiasm 1986-1988: Emerging Research, Theory, and Professionalism 1989-1991: Coming of Age: The Rise of Cross-Disciplinary Perspectives and a Consideration of Difference 1992-1994: Looking Forward Afterword Author Index Subject IndexReviews?This book is particularly important not only because all four of its authors are highly influential, but also because it is the first history of its kind to be written on the subject.?-Journal of Composition Theory This book is particularly important not only because all four of its authors are highly influential, but also because it is the first history of its kind to be written on the subject. -Journal of Composition Theory ?This book is particularly important not only because all four of its authors are highly influential, but also because it is the first history of its kind to be written on the subject.?-Journal of Composition Theory Author Informationwisher /f Gail fe /f Cynthia /i L. an /f Charles lanc /f Paul Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |