Dana Gioia Summary

Dana Gioia offers convincing argument on the importance of reading, which has been dramatically declining for decades. In fact, an ability to read critically is fundamental for social interactions, range of thinking and even sustainability of society. To build the argument profoundly, author uses variety of facts and studies, personal anecdote and conclusions.
Throughout the passage, Gioia includes institutional surveys such as: Survey if Public Participation in the arts, Survey of Literary reading in America, National Association of Manufacturer survey and National Conference of State Legislation. These facts not only provide credibility, but also convinced readers to criticize the impacts of reading.
Gioia points her worries in decreasing