The Book in Britain
A Historical Introduction| By: | Daniel Allington; David A. Brewer; Stephen Colclough; Sian Echard |
| Publisher: | Wiley Global Research (STMS) |
| Print ISBN: | 9780470654934 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781119565420 |
| Edition: | 1 |
| Copyright: | 2019 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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Introduces readers to the history of books in Britain--their significance, influence, and current and future status
Presented as a comprehensive, up-to-date narrative, The Book in Britain: A Historical Introduction explores the impact of books, manuscripts, and other kinds of material texts on the cultures and societies of the British Isles. The text clearly explains the technicalities of printing and publishing and discusses the formal elements of books and manuscripts, which are necessary to facilitate an understanding of that impact. This collaboratively authored narrative history combines the knowledge and expertise of five scholars who seek to answer questions such as: How does the material form of a text affect its meaning? How do books shape political and religious movements? How have the economics of the book trade and copyright shaped the literary canon? Who has been included in and excluded from the world of books, and why?
The Book in Britain: A Historical Introduction will appeal to all scholars, students, and historians interested in the written word and its continued production and presentation.