Unsettling Literacies: Directions for literacy research in precarious times

The book "Uncertainty and Literacy Research" explores the significance of uncertainty in literacy research and its impact on individuals' lives, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. It encourages researchers to reimagine methods and theoretical approaches, highlighting the importance of communication practices and social justice in literacy studies. The book provides guidance for researchers as they navigate challenging times and re-examine fundamental assumptions about literacy research.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 204 pages
Publication date: 06 March 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This book delves into the profound implications of uncertainty for literacy research, shedding light on the ways in which literacy intertwines with the complexities of human lives. While not solely centered on the COVID-19 pandemic, its publication in 2020-2021, during a period of unprecedented disruption caused by stay-at-home orders, adds significant relevance to its themes. The book pioneers new avenues for exploring how literacy has gained importance in the world, drawing upon the insights of esteemed international literacy researchers and emerging voices.

In response to these challenging times, it offers re-imagined methodologies and theoretical imperatives, challenging established notions of literacy research. These events have brought forth innovative communicative practices and created spaces for exploration and activism, prompting a re-evaluation of the relationships between research, literacy, and social justice.

The book takes a multifaceted approach, examining a range of significant and consequential events to provoke new ways of thinking and conducting research on literacy. It seeks to upend what we consider fundamental to literacy research, opening up possibilities for change and growth. By providing guidance to the field of literacy studies, particularly in the face of urgent global concerns that compel literacy researchers to re-examine their methodologies, this book plays a vital role in shaping the future of literacy research.

Weight: 379g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811669460
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022