The Civilization of IlliteracyPhenomena related to the transition from a literacy-dominated civilization to one of various means of expression and communication are at the center of his book. The fall of totalitarian regimes, the current structural difficulties of the European Community, the burden of state bureaucracies, the world-wide effort of re-engineering, and the global economy are part of the bigger picture of a necessary development. |
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Literacy in a Changing World | 3 |
The Epitome of the Civilization of Illiteracy 5 | 5 |
The Chasm Between Yesterday and Tomorrow | 17 |
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