A Writing Studies Primer
Writing is omnipresent in our lives, yet we too rarely stop and consider its history, tools, technologies, and mythologies. This volume introduces student readers to the development of writing across time and societies. The book incorporates autoethnography and asks readers to consider writing histories, influences, processes, and tools in their own lives. Short readings and…
Cuneiform to Cattle Scapula: A Hands-On Approach to Writing Studies
Joyce Kinkead One of the standout features of A Writing Studies Primer is the emphasis on hands-on activities, framed as DIY—do it yourself—activities. Students in my history of writing class uniformly cite this approach as one of their favorites, noting how these tactile exercises cement concepts in the development of writing systems around the globe.…
Editorial
Who to Contact? Marjorie MatherEditor, English StudiesAcquiring in: English Studies; CommunicationsEmail Brett McLenithanEditor, Composition and RhetoricAcquiring in: Composition and Rhetoric; HistoryEmail Stephen LattaEditor, PhilosophyAcquiring in: Philosophy; PoliticsEmail
About Us
Broadview: An Introduction The word “broadview” expresses a good deal of the philosophy behind our company. Our focus is very much on the humanities and social sciences—especially literature, writing, and philosophy—but within these fields we are open to a broad range of academic approaches and political viewpoints. We strive in particular to produce high-quality, pedagogically…