Bitita's Diary: The Autobiography of Carolina Maria de Jesus


Book Description

Carolina Maria de Jesus (1914-1977), nicknamed Bitita, was a destitute black Brazilian woman born in the rural interior who migrated to the industrial city of Sao Paulo. This is her autobiography, which includes details about her experiences of race relations and sexual intimidation.




Multiliteracies in Motion


Book Description

Offers information on the evolution of multi literacies and the state of literacy theory in relation to it. This book discusses the aims of multi literacies movement in 1996.







The Symbol Theory


Book Description

The Symbol Theory draws together three central themes. At the first level the book is concerned with symbols in relation to language, knowing and thinking. Secondly, Elias stresses that symbols are tangible sound-patterns of human communication. Finally, the book addresses theoretical issues about the ontological status of knowledge.