
Introduction to Book History
Routledge (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 24. October 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-0-415-68806-2 (ISBN)
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.
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.
Reviews / Votes
'...it will continue to be invaluable as core reading for introductory courses in book history.' - John Feather, Library & Information HistoryPraise for the first edition:
'David Finkelstein and Alistair McCleery have written an excellent introduction to the history of the book. This concise volume covers the major aspects of book history to introduce the novice or to refresh the memory of the scholar... the book as a whole provides a starting place for further discussion and exploration into the history of literacy, the book, and ideas about reading and text.' - Millie Jackson, Libraries and the Cultural Record
'the tracing of history, historiography, and competing views is engaging.' - Journalism History 'David Finkelstein and Alistair McCleery have written an excellent introduction to the history of the book. This concise volume covers the major aspects of book history to introduce the novice or to refresh the memory of the scholar... the book as a whole provides a starting place for further discussion and exploration into the history of literacy, the book, and ideas about reading and text.'- Millie Jackson, Libraries and the Cultural Record
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
1 s/w Tabelle
1 Tables, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
281 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-68806-2 (9780415688062)
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David Finkelstein | Alistair McCleery
Introduction to Book History
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Introduction to Book History
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Introduction to Book History
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David Finkelstein | Alistair McCleery
An Introduction to Book History
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05/2005
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Persons
David Finkelstein is Dean of Humanities at the University of Dundee, UK.
Alistair McCleery is Professor of Literature and Culture at Edinburgh Napier University, UK.
Alistair McCleery is Professor of Literature and Culture at Edinburgh Napier University, UK.
Content
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