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Writing Groups: History, Theory, and Implications (Studies in Writing and Rhetoric)
Writing Groups History Theory and Implications - Studies in Writing and Rhetoric Author:Anne Ruggles Gere Drawing upon previously unpublished archival materials as well as historical accounts, Gere traces the history of writing groups in America, from their origins over a century ago to their recent reappearance in the works of Macrorie, Elbow, Murray, and others. — — From this historical perspective Gere examines the theoretical foundations of writ... more »ing groups, challenging the traditional concept of writing as an individual performance. She offers instead a broader view of authorship that includes both individual and social dimensions, with implications not only for the teaching of composition but also for theories of rhetoric and literacy.« less