The Future of the Word - Technology, culture and the slow erosion of literacy

Almost unnoticed, the era of widespread proficient literacy is coming to an end. Chris Goodall’s scrupulously researched book uses science to examine the reasons why reading and comprehension are in decline in the UK and elsewhere. Goodall, an influential and acute observer of mass media, tracks the impact on society and the dangerous long-term impact on our understanding of complex issues.