How To Read A Book, Revised And Updated Edition
by Charles Van Doren /
1972 / English / PDF
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How to Read a Book,
How to Read a Book, originally published in 1940, has become
a rare phenomenon, a
originally published in 1940, has become
a rare phenomenon, aliving
living classic. It is the best and most
successful guide to reading comprehension for the general reader.
And now it has been completely rewritten and updated.
classic. 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.
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.
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.
