Orality and Literacy: The Technologizing of the Word

This paperback edition of "Orality and Literacy" is in good condition. The cover shows minor wear, including a small crease at the top corner, but the binding remains intact. There are no inscriptions, markings, or library stamps. The pages are clean and free from annotations, making it a well-preserved copy for its age.

Walter J. Ong's seminal work, "Orality and Literacy: The Technologizing of the Word," was first published in 1982 by Methuen & Co. Ltd, with this edition printed in London and New York. This paperback edition carries the ISBN 0-416-71380-7 and is part of the influential New Accents series. Ong, a renowned scholar in the field of communication, examines the profound effects of writing and print on human consciousness and societal structures. This edition is particularly significant for its exploration of the transition from oral to literate cultures and its impact on communication. As a first edition, it holds particular value for collectors and scholars interested in communication theory and the social aspects of language. The book is in good condition, with some wear consistent with age but no inscriptions or library markings.