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Introduction to Book History

David Finkelstein, Alistair McCleery · ISBN 9780415688062
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Publisher Taylor and Francis
Author(s) David Finkelstein / Alistair McCleery
Edition 2
Published 24th October 2012
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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.



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.

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