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Abstract

Sociological research on reading, which formerly focused on literacy, now conceptualizes reading as a social practice. This review examines the current state of knowledge on () who reads, i.e., the demographic characteristics of readers; () how they read, i.e., reading as a form of social practice; () how reading relates to electronic media, especially television and the Internet; and () the future of reading. We conclude that a reading class is emerging, restricted in size but disproportionate in influence, and that the Internet is facilitating this development.

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2005-08-11
2024-03-28
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