Literacy for Life
The Demand for Reading and Writing
ISBN: 0873521307
ISBN-13: 9780873521307
Format: Hardcover
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Publisher: Modern Language Assn of Amer
Published date: 1983
Size: 6.5 x 9.5 inches
Weight: 1.2 pounds
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Literacy for Life: The Demand for Reading and Writing
Bailey, Richard W.; Fosheim, Robin Melanie [Edts.]
New York: Modern Language Assn of Amer. 1983. H Hard Cover. Fine. x, 272 pp, preface, introduction, 19 essays with notes and references, appendix. Inked name on ffep, else, Pristine, no wear. Clean, tight and strong binding with no highlighting or marginalia. Grey cloth. ~Click on BOOKSTORES to browse our extensive listings of similar titles in Education~ ( more information)
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Literacy for Life: The Demand for Reading and Writing
Bailey, Richard W
Modern Language Association of America, December, 1983. Hardback.. Very good condition./No dust jacket.. * * * Selling books of merit since 1988. * * * Prompt, Professional Service. Satisfaction Guaranteed. * * * ( more information)
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