Introduction to Book History

Introduction to Book History

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<P>This second edition of <I>An Introduction to Book History</I> 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:</P> <UL> <LI>The Postcolonial Book</LI> <LI>Censorship by states and religions</LI> <LI>Social History, and the recognition of underrepresentation of its value to book history studies</LI> <LI>Contemporary publishing</LI> <P></P></UL> <P></P> <P>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:</P> <UL> <LI>the history of the book</LI> <LI>orality to Literacy</LI> <LI>literacy to printing</LI> <LI>authors, authorship and authority</LI> <LI>printers, booksellers, publishers, agents</LI> <LI>readers and reading</LI> <LI>the future of the book. </LI> <P></P></UL> <P></P><I> <P>An Introduction to Book History</I> is an ideal introduction to this exciting field of study, and is designed as a companion text to <I>The Book History Reader</I>.</P>