

Mapping Multiple Literacies
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Mapping Multiple Literacies: An Introduction to Deleuzian Literacy Studies by Diana Masny and David R. Cole is a groundbreaking exploration of literacy through the lens of Gilles Deleuze’s philosophy. The book challenges traditional, static notions of literacy by introducing a fluid, multidimensional approach based on Deleuzian concepts such as multiplicity, assemblages, and becoming. Masny and Cole argue that literacy is not a singular, fixed skill but a dynamic process that unfolds across various contexts, including digital media, education, and sociopolitical environments. They develop the concept of Multiple Literacies Theory (MLT), which views literacy as an evolving interaction between individuals, technology, culture, and power structures. By applying Deleuze’s ideas of rhizomatic thinking and deterritorialization, the authors show how literacy practices are shaped by ever-changing networks of meaning rather than rigid linguistic or cognitive models. The book also provides case studies demonstrating how literacy functions across different domains, including classrooms, social movements, and digital spaces, illustrating the impact of power, identity, and technology. Mapping Multiple Literacies is an essential text for those interested in literacy studies, poststructuralist theory, and Deleuzian philosophy, offering an innovative and radical rethinking of how we engage with reading, writing, and communication in the contemporary world.