What is the History of the Book? by James Raven

What is the History of the Book? by James Raven

This book introduces the fast-developing field of book history. James Raven, a leading historian of the book, offers a fresh and accessible guide to the global study of the production, dissemination and reception of written and printed texts across all societies and in all ages.

"This is an invaluable survey of the origins, theoretical and methodological underpinnings, and major resources and findings of the fast-growing field of book history, across a global range of times and places"
—Ann Blair, Harvard University

"James Raven's boundary-defying book is delightfully adventuresome in its thinking and dazzling in the scope and command of the sources it adduces. This remarkably accomplished little volume will be part of the conversation for years to come."
—Michael F. Suarez, S.J., Director, Rare Book School at the University of Virginia

"It's exactly what I need to introduce me to what the discipline embraces, how it began and how it is developing."
—Karen McAulay, Times Higher Education Supplement

"'Easy writing', wrote the playwright Sheridan, 'is damned hard reading'. For James Raven this must have been damned hard writing indeed, for the result is reading which lightly carries a lifetime of learning and will surely act as an inspiration to others, not least to young scholars who are coming new to the field."
—Library & Information History

James Raven is Professor of Modern History at the University of Essex and a Fellow of Magdalene College, University of Cambridge.

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ISBN 13	9780745641621
ISBN 10	0745641628
Title	What is the History of the Book?
Author	James Raven
Series	What Is History
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Year published	2017-12-08
Number of pages	196
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