{"title":"Steven Roger Fischer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteven Roger Fischer\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into the evolution of communication and literacy. His works delve into the fascinating histories behind reading and writing, uncovering the origins and development of these fundamental human skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for readers with an interest in language, history, and education, Fischer’s books provide rich context and thoughtful analysis within the \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e sphere, making complex subjects accessible and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-history-of-reading-by-steven-roger-fischer-9781789140682","title":"A History of Reading","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA History of Reading\u003c\/em\u003e by Steven Roger Fischer takes in a wonderful diversity of things, as noted by \u003cem\u003eNature\u003c\/em\u003e: \"Starting from the Bronze Age and ending with modern emails and a possible future of e-books.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eDaily Telegraph\u003c\/em\u003e describes it as \"an exciting story, which the author tells clearly and chronologically.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSteven Roger Fischer's fascinating book, now available in an updated B-format edition, traces the complete story of reading, from the time when symbol first became sign through to the electronic texts of the present day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJourneying smoothly across continents and through time, Fischer charts the developments of ancient and completely divergent writing systems and scripts in Asia and the Americas. He delves into the innovative re-inventions of reading—silent and liturgical reading, the custom of lectors, reading's focus in general education—in Europe and the Middle East during the Middle Ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book explores the emergence of the book trade, broadsheets, newspapers, and public readings; the sweeping educational reforms of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries; and the appearance of free libraries, gender differences in reading matter, public advertising, and the 'forbidden' lists of Church, State, and the unemancipated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, Fischer assesses the future, suggesting a radical new definition of what reading could be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47460131832044,"sku":"9781789140682","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781789140682-a-history-of-reading.jpg?v=1774944368"},{"product_id":"a-history-of-writing-by-steven-roger-fischer-9781789143492","title":"A History of Writing","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the earliest scratches on stone and bone to the languages of computers and the internet, \u003ci\u003eA History of Writing\u003c\/i\u003e offers an investigation into the origin and development of writing throughout the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated with numerous examples, this book offers a global overview in a format that everyone can follow. Steven Roger Fischer also reveals his own discoveries made since the early 1980s, making it a useful reference for students and specialists as well as a delightful read for lovers of the written word everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e[An] authoritative account... if you're intrigued with writing's past, Fischer's book is well worth a read... a brilliant book.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eNew Scientist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e[It] is wonderful... to see a subject that embraces so much of human civilisation handled with the wide knowledge and breadth of vision it deserves.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eNature\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47460135796972,"sku":"9781789143492","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781789143492-a-history-of-writing.jpg?v=1774944397"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/steven-roger-fischer.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}