Introduction to Book History (el. knyga) (skaityta knyga) | knygos.lt

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This second edition of "An Introduction to Book History" provides a comprehensive critical introduction to the development of the book and print culture. Each fully revised and updated chapter contains new material and covers recent developments in the field, including:


The Postcolonial Book Censorship by states and religions Social History, and the recognition of underrepresentation of its value to book history studies Contemporary publishing

Each section begins with a summary of the chapter s aims and contents, followed by a detailed discussion of the relevant issues, concluding with a summary of the chapter and points to ponder. Sections include:


the history of the book orality to Literacy literacy to printing authors, authorship and authority printers, booksellers, publishers, agents readers and reading the future of the book.

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An Introduction to Book History" is an ideal introduction to this exciting field of study, and is designed as a companion text to "The Book History Reader."