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AN INTRODUCTION TO BOOK HISTORY
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| By: |
David Finkelstein, Alistair McCleery |
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Hardback |
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£135.00 |
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£121.50 |
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£13.50 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0415688051 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780415688055 |
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| Publisher: |
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
24 October, 2012 |
| Edition: |
2nd Revised edition |
| Pages: |
176 |
| Description: |
Offers a critical perspective on different aspects of books & print culture, such as the development of the book, the move from spoken word to written texts, the commodification of the book industry, the power & profile of readers, & the future of the book in the electronic age. |
| Synopsis: |
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. 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. |
| Illustrations: |
1 black & white tables |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Routledge |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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