How to Read a Book by Charles Van Doren, Mortimer J. Adler (Paperback, 2008)

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Also included is instruction in the different techniques that work best for reading particular genres, such as practical books, imaginative literature, plays, poetry, history, science and mathematics, philosophy and social science works.

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How to Read a Book, originally published in 1940, has become a rare phenomenon, a living classic. 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.

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PublisherSimon & Schuster
ISBN-139780671212094
eBay Product ID (ePID)89063397

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Book TitleHow to Read a Book
Publication Year2008
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
AuthorCharles Van Doren, Mortimer J. Adler
TopicLiterature, Popular Philosophy
Number of Pages426 Pages

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Item Height210 mm
Item Weight338 g
Item Width135 mm

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Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
Title_AuthorCharles Van Doren, Mortimer J. Adler

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