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The Reading Habits of Adults: A Select Annotated Bibliography. British National Bibliography Research Fund Report No. 1.

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Title: The Reading Habits of Adults: A Select Annotated Bibliography. British National Bibliography Research Fund Report No. 1.
Language: English
Authors: Mann, Margaret, British Library, London (England). Research and Development Dept.
Availability: Publications Officer, The British Library, Research and Development Department, Sheraton House, Great Chapel Street, London, England W1V 4BH (5.95 pounds)
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 65
Publication Date: 1977
Document Type: Reference Materials - Bibliographies
Descriptors: Adults, Annotated Bibliographies, Foreign Countries, Mass Media, Periodicals, Reading Habits, Reading Research, Recreational Reading
Geographic Terms: United Kingdom; England
Abstract: The 609 entries in this annotated bibliography are intended to help research workers who have an interest in the reading behavior of the general public and to stimulate ideas for further research. The entries are divided into nine sections covering general works; works providing a historical background; works dealing with the development from children to adult reading; reading research; reading and other media; general surveys in the United Kingdom and the United States; surveys in other countries; surveys of special reading groups, such as students, teachers, the clergy, soldiers, prisoners, the elderly, and women; and general works and surveys dealing with newspapers and magazines. Appendixes contain lists of journals cited in the bibliography and principal sources consulted. (FL)
Journal Code: RIEAPR1979
Entry Date: 1979
Accession Number: ED162270
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The 609 entries in this annotated bibliography are intended to help research workers who have an interest in the reading behavior of the general public and to stimulate ideas for further research. The entries are divided into nine sections covering general works; works providing a historical background; works dealing with the development from children to adult reading; reading research; reading and other media; general surveys in the United Kingdom and the United States; surveys in other countries; surveys of special reading groups, such as students, teachers, the clergy, soldiers, prisoners, the elderly, and women; and general works and surveys dealing with newspapers and magazines. Appendixes contain lists of journals cited in the bibliography and principal sources consulted. (FL)