{"product_id":"how-to-read-a-book","title":"How To Read A Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS : \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor : Mortimer J. Adler , Charles Van Doren\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher ‏ : ‎ Simon \u0026amp; Schuster\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date ‏ : ‎ 15 August 1972\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdition ‏ : ‎ Revised\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage ‏ : ‎ English\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaperback ‏ : ‎ 426 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0671212095 \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0671212094\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Weight ‏ : ‎ 400 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE BOOK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHow to Read a Book\u003c\/b\u003e, originally published in 1940 and significantly updated in 1972, stands as the ultimate guide to the art of \"active reading.\" Authors \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"153\"\u003eMortimer J. Adler\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"175\"\u003eCharles Van Doren\u003c\/b\u003e argue that while most people learn basic literacy in childhood, very few are taught how to truly master a difficult text. The book serves as a roadmap for transitioning from passive reading—where information simply washes over the reader—to a high level of engagement where the reader actively critiques, understands, and synthesizes the author's arguments. It is widely considered a cornerstone of classical education and a vital tool for anyone serious about lifelong learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe heart of the book lies in its systematic classification of reading into four levels: Elementary, Inspectional, Analytical, and Syntopical. Elementary reading is the foundation of literacy, while Inspectional reading teaches the art of intelligent skimming to grasp a book’s skeleton. Analytical reading is the most intense phase, requiring the reader to \"x-ray\" the book to uncover its core propositions and logic. Finally, Syntopical reading involves comparing multiple books on a single subject to develop an independent perspective. By mastering these stages, a reader moves beyond just knowing \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"602\"\u003ewhat\u003c\/i\u003e a book says to understanding \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"636\"\u003ewhat it means\u003c\/i\u003e and whether it is true.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eBeyond these technical levels, the authors provide tailored advice for approaching different types of literature, ranging from complex philosophical treatises to imaginative poetry and scientific papers. They emphasize the importance of \"reading between the lines\" and the physical act of \"marking a book\" as a way of engaging in a mental dialogue with the author. The ultimate goal of the book is not just to help people read faster or more efficiently, but to help them read better, fostering a deeper intellectual life and a more profound understanding of the \"Great Conversation\" of human thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMortimer J. Adler\u003c\/b\u003e (1902–2001) was a titan of American philosophy and education, best known for his lifelong advocacy of the \"Great Books\" of the Western world. As the Chairman of the Board of Editors for \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"204\"\u003eEncyclopædia Britannica\u003c\/i\u003e, he believed that the most profound ideas should be accessible to all, not just an academic elite. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"327\"\u003eCharles Van Doren\u003c\/b\u003e (1926–2019) was a writer, editor, and scholar who brought his vast polymathic knowledge to the 1972 revision of the text. Together, they formed a formidable team dedicated to the idea that true democracy depends on a citizenry capable of critical thought and deep, meaningful reading.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51473746493738,"sku":"VASY-B09VCNRR79","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/1218\/4618\/files\/91Z6ApocmwL._SL1500.jpg?v=1777358282","url":"https:\/\/crazyshelf.com\/products\/how-to-read-a-book","provider":"Crazyshelf.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}