The science of reading : information, media, and mind in modern America /: information, media, and mind in modern America. (2023)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Adrian Johns.
• Authors: Johns, Adrian
• Contents: Introduction : the most mysterious art of reading -- A new science -- The work of the eye -- The Chicago School -- What books did to readers -- Readability, intelligence, and race -- You're not as smart as you could be -- Exploring readers -- Reading wars and science wars -- Readers, machines, and an information revolution -- Conclusion : reading, science, and history.
• Publisher Details: Chicago London : The University of Chicago Press
• Publication Date: 2023
• Extent: 1 online resource (xii, 490 pages), illustrations (black and white)
• Subjects: 418/.4; Reading, Psychology of -- Research -- United States -- History; Reading -- Research -- History; PSYCHOLOGY / General; Reading, Psychology of -- Research; Reading -- Research; United States; History
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780226821498; 0226821498
• Related ISBNs: 9780226821481; 022682148X
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.