Orality and Literacy
Walter J. Ong · 1982 · 180 pages
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A seminal work by Walter Ong that explores how the transition from orality to writing fundamentally transformed human cognition, culture, and consciousness. The book analyzes profound differences between oral and literate cultures, examining how the technology of writing and later printing shaped thought, memory, and identity. An essential read for understanding intellectual history.
Book details
| Author | Walter J. Ong |
|---|---|
| Year of publication | 1982 |
| Pages | 180 |
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