Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ221306
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1980
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On the Language and Authority of Textbooks.
Olson, David R.
Journal of Communication, v30 n1 p186-96 Win 1980
Examines the language and authority of textbooks as they relate to oral discourse, ritualized speech, and literacy as an archival function. Points out that texts serve an important archival function in preserving knowledge from which rules of thought and action may be derived. (JMF)
Descriptors: Expository Writing, Language Role, Literacy, Oral Language, Speech Skills, Textbooks, Written Language
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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