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How to Read a Book by Mortimer J Adler: New
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Book Title
- How to Read a Book
- Publication Date
- 1972-08-15
- Pages
- 426
- ISBN
- 0671212095
About this product
Product Information
How to Read a Book,originally published in 1940, has become a rare phenomenon, alivingclassic. It is the best and most successful guide to reading comprehension for the general reader. And now it has been completely rewritten and updated.You are told about the various levels of reading and how to achieve them -- from elementary reading, through systematic skimming and inspectional reading, to speed reading, you learn how to pigeonhole a book, X-ray it, extract the author's message, criticize. You are taught the different reading techniques for reading practical books, imaginative literature, plays, poetry, history, science and mathematics, philosophy and social science.Finally, the authors offer a recommended reading list and supply reading tests whereby you can measure your own progress in reading skills, comprehension and speed.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Touchstone
ISBN-10
0671212095
ISBN-13
9780671212094
eBay Product ID (ePID)
102927906
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
426 Pages
Publication Name
How to Read a Book
Language
English
Subject
Reading Skills, Study & Teaching, Literacy
Publication Year
1972
Features
Revised
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Language Arts & Disciplines
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
12 Oz
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
72-081451
eBook Format
Content Package
Reviews
The New Yorker It shows concretely how the serious work of proper reading may be accomplished and how much it may yield in the way of instruction and delight., Jacques Barzun These four hundred pages are packed full of high matters which no one solicitous of the future of American culture can afford to over-look., These four hundred pages are packed full of high matters which no one solicitous of the future of American culture can afford to overlook., Jacques BarzunThese four hundred pages are packed full of high matters which no one solicitous of the future of American culture can afford to over-look., It shows concretely how the serious work of proper reading may be accomplished and how much it may yield in the way of instruction and delight.
Grade from
Eleventh Grade
Grade to
Twelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal
028
Edition Description
Revised Edition
Lc Classification Number
Pn83.A43 1972
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- 1***a (360)- Feedback left by buyer.More than a year agoVerified purchaseGreat price, fast shipping!
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- m***m (2313)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI’m thrilled with my recent purchase . The website was user-friendly, and the product descriptions were accurate. Customer service was prompt and helpful, answering all my questions. My order arrived quickly, well-packaged, and the product exceeded my expectations in quality. I’m impressed with the attention to detail and the overall experience. I’ll definitely shop here again and highly recommend from this seller to others. Thank you for a fantastic experience!
- a***n (54)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseMistakenly ordered a paperback that I thought was a hardcover, not sellers fault; it was described properly on the listing. Seller still processed a refund the day I went to return the item and let me keep the item anyway. A+++ service. Book arrived quickly in great condition and for a great price. Thank you so much! Amazing seller!
- n***c (97)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseseller was communicative about my shipment, media mail took a while and tracking wasn't updated frequently, but seller communicated to me very quickly on status. the item came new and wrapped as described, though the packaging in it was packed wasn't sturdy and falling apart when it got to me.
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- May 02, 2021Top favourable review
EXCELLENT
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-Owned
- Sep 09, 2021
A book to help you read better
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: wa_tacoma_goodwill_olympics_rainier_region
- Nov 13, 2022
The first book to read
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: goodwilldiscountbooks
- Oct 02, 2017
same book different cover
Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: innersleeve-1
- Jun 13, 2025
Book is in great shape and is perfect, t...
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: valleys_books_andmore
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- 1***a (360)- Feedback left by buyer.More than a year agoVerified purchaseGreat price, fast shipping!
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- u***n (255)- Feedback left by buyer.More than a year agoVerified purchaseawesome ��
- m***m (2313)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI’m thrilled with my recent purchase . The website was user-friendly, and the product descriptions were accurate. Customer service was prompt and helpful, answering all my questions. My order arrived quickly, well-packaged, and the product exceeded my expectations in quality. I’m impressed with the attention to detail and the overall experience. I’ll definitely shop here again and highly recommend from this seller to others. Thank you for a fantastic experience!
- a***n (54)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseMistakenly ordered a paperback that I thought was a hardcover, not sellers fault; it was described properly on the listing. Seller still processed a refund the day I went to return the item and let me keep the item anyway. A+++ service. Book arrived quickly in great condition and for a great price. Thank you so much! Amazing seller!
- n***c (97)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseseller was communicative about my shipment, media mail took a while and tracking wasn't updated frequently, but seller communicated to me very quickly on status. the item came new and wrapped as described, though the packaging in it was packed wasn't sturdy and falling apart when it got to me.