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Volume 20, Issue 1
1 January 2006
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Non Article| January 01 2006

Learning from literature

Publisher: Emerald Publishing
Online ISSN: 1758-6097
Print ISSN: 1477-7282
© Emerald Group Publishing Limited
2006
Development and Learning in Organizations: An International Journal (2006) 20 (1)
https://doi.org/10.1108/dlo.2006.08120aaf.003
Keywords: Learning, Fiction, Self development

Learning from literature

West, CLTraining Journal, (UK), Jul 2005, Start page: 24, No of pages: 3

Purpose – points out that reading books of fiction offers opportunities for learning and self-development. Design/methodology/approach – discusses how reading novels can develop knowledge about the world, offer ways of understanding experiences that are likely never to be experienced personally,and offers new ways of thinking about things that have been experienced. Offers a list of books to read. Findings – underlines the value of novels for self-development. Originality/value – encourages reading for pleasure and for learning.Classification(s): Human Resource Management – Staff development; Premier Management; HRStyle: ViewpointISSN: 1465-6523

Keywords: Learning, Fiction, Self development

© Emerald Group Publishing Limited
2006
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