Writing Groups: History, Theory, and Implications

by Anne Ruggles Gere and Associate Professor Anne Ruggles Gere PhD

Drawing upon previously unpublished archival materials as well as historical accounts, Gere traces the history of writing groups in America, from their origins over a century ago to their recent reappearance in the works of Macrorie, Elbow, Murray, and others.

From this historical perspective Gere examines the theoretical foundations of writing groups, challenging the traditional concept of writing as an individual performance. She...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0809313545
• ISBN13: 9780809313549
• Release Date: April 1987
• Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"