The Writing Ecologies of Older American Activists

Abstract

This article presents research on older adults' literacy practices and how materiality plays a role in these activities. The article analyzes interviews with two older adults about their civic engagement and activism and examines the aging Discourse (Gee) as a component of the ambiance (Rickert) within the writers' ecologies. The article seeks to contribute to knowledge of writing ecologies and older adults' literacy practices.

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Literacy in Composition Studies
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2018-11-20
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10.21623/1.6.2.2
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