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How to Read a Book by Charles Van Doren and Mortimer J. Adler (1972, Trade Paperback, Revised edition)
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How to Read a Book,originally published in 1940, has become a rare phenomenon, alivingclassic. It is the best and most successful guide to reading comprehension for the general reader. And now it has been completely rewritten and updated.You are told about the various levels of reading and how to achieve them -- from elementary reading, through systematic skimming and inspectional reading, to speed reading, you learn how to pigeonhole a book, X-ray it, extract the author's message, criticize. You are taught the different reading techniques for reading practical books, imaginative literature, plays, poetry, history, science and mathematics, philosophy and social science.Finally, the authors offer a recommended reading list and supply reading tests whereby you can measure your own progress in reading skills, comprehension and speed.Product Identifiers
PublisherTouchstone
ISBN-100671212095
ISBN-139780671212094
eBay Product ID (ePID)95559887
Product Key Features
Number of Pages426 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameHow to Read a Book
SubjectReading Skills, Study & Teaching, Literacy
Publication Year1972
FeaturesRevised
TypeTextbook
AuthorMortimer J. Adler, Charles Van Doren
Subject AreaLanguage Arts & Disciplines
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight12 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.3 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
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- 10 Dec, 2020
Good insight on how to get the most out of a book
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- 04 Jul, 2019
Very good read,
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