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The Case for Books: Past, Present, and Future

Paperback • 2009 • English

The Case for Books: Past, Present, and Future

By Robert Darnton

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About the book

The invention of writing was one of the most important technological, cultural, and sociological breakthroughs in human history. With the printed book, information and ideas could disseminate more widely and effectively than ever before -- and in some cases, affect and redirect the sway of history. Today, nearly one million books are published each year. But is the era of the book as we know it -- a codex of bound pages -- coming to an end? And if it is, should we celebrate its demise and the cr...Show more

Biography, Literature and Literary studies
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9781586489021

Published year

2009

Language

English

Original title

The Case for Books: Past, Present, and Future

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Paperback

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