The Genre and Activity of the Experimental Article in Science by Charles Bazerman
Edited for digital presentation by Patricia Klei and Mike Palmquist
In Shaping Written Knowledge, Charles Bazerman traces the history and character of the experimental article in science, calling attention to the social and rhetorical forces that shaped its development. Truly a landmark in writing studies, this book provides a broadly interdisciplinary exploration of an important genre and offers insights that extend far beyond its immediate focus of study.
From the early Sumerian clay tablet through to the emergence of the electronic text, this Blackwell Companion provides a continuous and coherent account of the history of the book.
* Makes use of illustrative examples and case studies of well-known texts * Written by a group of expert contributors * Covers topical debates, such as the nature of censorship and the future of the book
