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Book SynopsisA testament to the enduring value of spoken communication for persons of all ages and walks of life
Trade Review...meticulously researched and documented...among the most valuable purchases of the year for librarians, teachers, and media specialists, primarily because the documentation could be priceless for budget, program, and services planning at all age levels. * VOYA *
While her theme is a constant - that information is valuable, but wisdom invaluable, and wisdom springs from story - each talk examines and illuminates this idea from a different perspective so there is little repetition or redundancy....The argument is well constructed, logically organizing history and current research in a dynamic writing style that frequently includes those all-important stories. In an age when technology is pervasive and can seem overwhelming, Spaulding's passionate and persuasive case for the importance of story is important reading. * School Library Journal *
...presents written versions of nine talks meant to remind listeners of the importance of storytelling. They were developed for different audiences — academic, professional, parents, teachers — and so approach storytelling from a number of perspectives. * Reference and Research Book News *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Foreword Chapter 2 1. Introduction: What Is the Wisdom in Storytelling? Chapter 3 2. The Importance of Story and Narrative Thinking Chapter 4 3. Story as a Way of Making Meaning and Building Community Chapter 5 4. Reading as Work, Story as Play Chapter 6 5. Imagining Information Chapter 7 6. Story Is Deeper Than Action Chapter 8 7. Virtual Reality of the Mind: Story Chapter 9 8. Ironworker or Ancient Miner: Tales That Must Be Told Chapter 10 9. Myth in an Age of Information Chapter 11 10. Conclusion: Story as Social Glue Chapter 12 Bibliography Chapter 13 About the Author
