“Me—I Need Paper”
This article will examine representations and practices of digital reading among readers of novels in connection with their reading “careers.” It will draw on a qualitative study comprising thirty-six interviews with readers of novels. First, I present the positive representations associated with re...
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| Publicado no: | URI:https://journals.openedition.org/bssg, |
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| Formato: | Article ou chapitre numérique |
| Idioma: | Anglais |
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Biens Symboliques / Symbolic Goods
2021
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| Acesso em linha: | Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM |
| Resumo: | This article will examine representations and practices of digital reading among readers of novels in connection with their reading “careers.” It will draw on a qualitative study comprising thirty-six interviews with readers of novels. First, I present the positive representations associated with reading on ereaders, which are appreciated for their potential in terms of practicality. Next, I analyse obstacles to the development of digital reading: attachment to reading on paper; the need to own books; and the desire to display them. Finally, I study actual practices of reading on e-readers and examine the social causes that explain why the structure of reading practices is not affected by the use of digital technology, and thus, why not all readers participate in these new practices of reading. |
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