A Writing Studies Primer

Download or read book A Writing Studies Primer written by Joyce Kinkead and published by Broadview Press. This book was released on 2022-01-03 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writing is omnipresent in our lives, yet we rarely stop and consider its history and material culture. This volume introduces student readers to the development of writing across time and societies. The book incorporates autoethnography and asks readers to consider writing histories, influences, processes, and tools in their own lives. Short readings are included for each chapter. Designed for composition courses with a Writing About Writing focus or courses in Writing Studies, A Writing Studies Primer is a distinctive, visually engaging introduction to writing through its material culture.