David Finkelstein,Alistair McCleery: An Introduction to Book History

An Introduction to Book History


Description

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.


____________________________
Author: David Finkelstein,Alistair McCleery
Number of Pages: 176 pages
Published Date: 29 Nov 2012
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publication Country: London, United Kingdom
Language: English
ISBN: 9780415688062
Download Link: Click Here
____________________________

Tags:

download ebook,download epub, free pdf, download pdf, iPhone,An Introduction to Book History iPhone,ebook, zip, ebook pdf, epub download, pocket, for PC, iPad, Read online,book review An Introduction to Book History by David Finkelstein,Alistair McCleery iPad,kindle, facebook, rarfor mac, iOS, download torrent, book review, free ebook, paperback, download ebook, fb2, David Finkelstein,Alistair McCleery free ebook,download book, mobi,

Technique Flies High: (Solo Violin) download PDF
Operation Mayhem