Abstract

MELO, Orlinda Carrijo. Reading practices and representations in Goiânia (1937-1960). Rev. Inter Ação [online]. 2013, vol.38, n.1, pp.203-217. ISSN 0101-7136.  https://doi.org/10.5216/ia.v38i1.18307.

In this study, reading practices and representations in Goiânia for the 1933-1960 period are analyzed. Based on the narrative of the transfer of the capital of Goiás, certain questions are raised: Where did reading take place in that period? Who used to read? How did people use to read? What did they use to read? When did they use to read? To what extent did the amount of printed material (books, magazines, newspapers, almanacs, pamphlets) influence the social imaginary and the educational process of that time? What representations and images did readers have of reading? This set of questions, with Cultural History as a basis, led to a reflection on the values attributed to reading and reading institutions in a city planned according to principles of modernity, progress and urban culture.

Keywords : Reading; Practices and Representations; Modernity.

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