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How to Read a Book by Charles Van Doren and Mortimer J. Adler (1972, Trade Paperback, Revised edition)

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How to Read a Book,originally published in 1940, has become a rare phenomenon, alivingclassic. 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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PublisherTouchstone

ISBN-100671212095

ISBN-139780671212094

eBay Product ID (ePID)102927906

Product Key Features

Number of Pages426 Pages

Publication NameHow to Read a Book

LanguageEnglish

SubjectReading Skills, Study & Teaching, Literacy

Publication Year1972

FeaturesRevised

TypeTextbook

AuthorMortimer J. Adler, Charles Van Doren

Subject AreaLanguage Arts & Disciplines

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight12 Oz

Item Length8.2 in

Item Width5.3 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN72-081451

eBook FormatContent Package

ReviewsThe New Yorker It shows concretely how the serious work of proper reading may be accomplished and how much it may yield in the way of instruction and delight., Jacques Barzun These four hundred pages are packed full of high matters which no one solicitous of the future of American culture can afford to over-look., These four hundred pages are packed full of high matters which no one solicitous of the future of American culture can afford to overlook., Jacques BarzunThese four hundred pages are packed full of high matters which no one solicitous of the future of American culture can afford to over-look., It shows concretely how the serious work of proper reading may be accomplished and how much it may yield in the way of instruction and delight.

Grade fromEleventh Grade

Grade toTwelfth Grade

Dewey Decimal028

Edition DescriptionRevised Edition

Lc Classification NumberPn83.A43 1972

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by br7050
27 Apr, 2021
EXCELLENT
An OUTSTANDING educational easy read that will change the quality/content of the books you choose to read. Also how to get the most out of the material in a time effecient manor. If your a Born Again believer in Jesus Christ this will tremendously help with your Bible study and determining what theology books will most likely benefit you or be a waste of your time before investing the time in actually reading them.
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by scsta-3668
10 Sep, 2021
A book to help you read better
Very compelling the authors system.
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by jeffrehause0
14 Nov, 2022
The first book to read
It seems that no one teaches how to learn, you are just expected to do it.
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by claudiotepper
28 Sep, 2017
same book different cover
not the cover that was shown on the listing same info but not happy with the cover
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by midtownconnection09
15 Feb, 2017
Ty
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by harcoll73
29 Dec, 2024
To the point.
A few good ideas about reading.
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by tabjoy786
08 Apr, 2021
Good book
Excellent living book for Charlotte Mason approach to homeschool.
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by fillijohnso-0
15 Jan, 2025
Book is in great shape ...
Book is in great shape
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by lewat_5771
31 Jan, 2024
Good title
Just what I was looking for for reference. Thanks.
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by joycemonkey
10 Mar, 2021
LOVE it!
My husband LOVES it! (and he's a writer)
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