An Introduction to Book History

David Finkelstein, Alistair McCleery

160 pages, parution le 20/05/2005

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Résumé

An Introduction to Book History provides a comprehensive critical introduction to the development of the book and print culture. David Finkelstein and Alistair McCleery chart the move from the spoken word to written texts, the coming of print, the book as commodity, the power and profile of readers, and the future of the book in the electronic age. 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. Sections include:

the history of the book
orality to literacy
literacy to printing
authors, authorship, and authority
printers, booksellers, publishers, and agents
readers and reading
the future of the book

An Introduction to Book History will be an ideal guide to this exciting field of study, and is designed as a companion text to The Book History Reader.

L'auteur - David Finkelstein

David Finkelstein is Research Professor of Media and Print Culture at Queen Margaret University College, Edinburgh.

L'auteur - Alistair McCleery

Alistair McCleery is Professor of Literature and Culture at Napier University, Edinburgh. They are the editors of The Book History Reader (Routledge, 2001).

Sommaire

Introduction
Theorizing the history of the book
From orality to literacy
The coming of print
Authors, authorship, and authority
Printers, booksellers, publishers, agents
Readers and reading
The future of the book Conclusion
Glossary
Notes
Bibliography
Index

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Routledge
Auteur(s)	David Finkelstein, Alistair McCleery
Parution	20/05/2005
Nb. de pages	160
Format	15,5 x 23,5
Couverture	Broché
Poids	265g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780415314435
ISBN13	978-0-415-31443-5