An introduction to book history / David Finkelstein & Alistair McCleery.
An introduction to book history / David Finkelstein & Alistair McCleery.
An introduction to book history / David Finkelstein & Alistair McCleery.
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New York, NY : Routledge, 2005.
Date
2005.
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N002.09/2
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Language
English
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Physical content
p. cm.
Contents
1. Theorizing the history of the book -- 2. From orality to literacy -- 3. The coming of print -- 4. Authors, authorship, and authority -- 5. Printers, booksellers, publishers, agents -- 6. Readers and reading -- 7. The future of the book.
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Publisher
New York, NY : Routledge, 2005.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
2005.
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Summary
"An Introduction to Book History provides a comprehensive critical introduction to the development of the book and print culture. David Finkelstein and Alistair McCleery chart the move from the spoken word to written texts, the coming of print, the book as commodity, the power and profile of readers, and the future of the book in the electronic age...
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An introduction to book history / David Finkelstein & Alistair McCleery.
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Includes bibliographical references.
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Other version (online)
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N002.09/2
Record Identifier
74VKq2EZGdqO
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKq2EZGdqO
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ISBN
0415314437 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9780415314428 (alk. paper)
0415314429 (alk. paper)
9780415314435 (pbk. : alk. paper)
DDC
002.09
MMS ID
991020126329702626
