Books, reading and book usage in the European Union

Article Abstract:

The patterns of book consumption in countries of the European Union (EU) are evaluated and compared based on the concept of per capita book usage, which is the sum of per head library loans and per head purchased book copies in a particular year, in relation to data about non-readers and voracious readers in each country. The similarities and differences in the patterns are due to the percentage of secondary and tertiary educated population, state policies on libraries and education, and overall deployment of information in a given country.

Europe, Readers (People), Reading interests

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Reading in groups: women's clubs and college literature classes

Article Abstract:

Several issues that have emerged after observing six different groups over a period of two years and reviewing newspaper and on-line reading groups are discussed. The conclusion indicate that both literature and reading groups allow women and men to do important emotional work, to bond with each other so as to expand their minds.

Psychological aspects, Work, Work (Labor), Group reading

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Opportunities or threats? The case of English as a global language

Article Abstract:

Some insight into the complex queries of why and how English has reached its preeminent position and what challenges the English language might face in the future are presented.

English language, English literature, Rankings

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