An Introduction To Book History

Author : David Finkelstein,Alistair McCleery
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Design
ISBN : 9780415688055

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An Introduction to Book History by David Finkelstein,Alistair McCleery Pdf

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

Author : David Finkelstein,Alistair McCleery
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2006-03-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134380060

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An Introduction to Book History by David Finkelstein,Alistair McCleery Pdf

This is a comprehensive introduction to books and print culture which examines the move from the spoken word to written texts, the book as commodity, the power and profile of readers, and the future of the book in an electronic age.

Author : Michelle Levy,Tom Mole
Publisher : Broadview Press
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2017-04-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781460406038

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The Broadview Introduction to Book History by Michelle Levy,Tom Mole Pdf

Book history has emerged in the last twenty years as one of the most important new fields of interdisciplinary study. It has produced new interpretations of major historical events, has made possible new approaches to history, literature, media, and culture, and presents a distinctive historical perspective on current debates about the future of the book. The Broadview Introduction to Book History provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to this field. Written in a lively, accessible style, chapters on materiality, textuality, printing and reading, intermediality, and remediation guide readers through numerous key concepts, illustrated with examples from literary texts and historical documents produced across a wide historical range. An ideal text for undergraduate and graduate courses in book history, it offers a road map to this dynamic inter-disciplinary field.

Author : John Arnold,John H. (Professor of History Arnold, School of History Classics and Archaeology Professor of History School of History Classics and Archaeology Birkbeck University of London),Professor John H Arnold
Publisher : Oxford Paperbacks
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2000-02-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9780192853523

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History: A Very Short Introduction by John Arnold,John H. (Professor of History Arnold, School of History Classics and Archaeology Professor of History School of History Classics and Archaeology Birkbeck University of London),Professor John H Arnold Pdf

Starting with an examination of how historians work, this "Very Short Introduction" aims to explore history in a general, pithy, and accessible manner, rather than to delve into specific periods.

Author : Eric Vanhaute
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2013-07-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781136177521

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World History by Eric Vanhaute Pdf

World History: An Introduction provides readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to understand the global historical perspective and how it can be used to shed light on both our past and our present. A concise and original guide to the concepts, methods, debates and contents of world history, it combines a thematic approach with a clear and ambitious focus. Each chapter traces connections with the past and the present to explore major questions in world history: How did humans evolve from an endangered species to the most successful of them all? How has nature shaped human history? How did agricultural societies push human history in a new direction? How has humankind organized itself in ever more complex administrative systems? How have we developed new religious and cultural patterns? How have the paths of ‘The West’ and ‘The Rest’ diverged over the last five centuries? How, at the same time, has the world become more interconnected and "globalized"? How is this world characterized by growing gaps in wealth, poverty and inequality? Sharp and accessible, Eric Vanhaute’s introduction to this exciting field demonstrates that world history is more of a perspective than a single all-encompassing narrative: an instructive new way of seeing, thinking and doing. It is an essential resource for students of history in a global context.

Author : Peter Claus,John Marriott
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 731 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2017-04-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317409861

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History by Peter Claus,John Marriott Pdf

Demystifying the subject with clarity and verve, History: An Introduction to Theory, Method and Practice familiarizes the reader with the varied spectrum of historical approaches in a balanced, comprehensive and engaging manner. Global in scope, and covering a wide range of topics from the ancient and medieval worlds to the twenty-first century, it explores historical perspectives not only from historiography itself, but from related areas such as literature, sociology, geography and anthropology. Clearly written, accessible and student-friendly, this second edition is fully updated throughout to include: An increased spread of case studies from beyond Europe, especially from American and imperial histories. New chapters on important and growing areas of historical inquiry, such as environmental history and digital history Expanded sections on political, cultural and social history More discussion of non-traditional forms of historical representation and knowledge like film, fiction and video games. Accompanied by a new companion website (www.routledge.com/cw/claus) containing valuable supporting material for students and instructors such as discussion questions, further reading and web links, this book is an essential introduction for all students of historical theory and method.

Author : David Christian
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2011-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520271449

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Maps of Time by David Christian Pdf

Presents a new perspective for looking at history from the origins of the universe to present day.

Author : Niklas Olsen
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2012-01-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780857452962

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History in the Plural by Niklas Olsen Pdf

Reinhart Koselleck (1923–2006) was one of most imposing and influential European intellectual historians in the twentieth century. Constantly probing and transgressing the boundaries of mainstream historical writing, he created numerous highly innovative approaches, absorbing influences from other academic disciplines as represented in the work of philosophers and political thinkers like Hans Georg Gadamer and Carl Schmitt and that of internationally renowned scholars such as Hayden White, Michel Foucault, and Quentin Skinner. An advocate of "grand theory," Koselleck was an inspiration to many scholars and helped move the discipline into new directions (such as conceptual history, theories of historical times and memory) and across disciplinary and national boundaries. He thus achieved a degree of international fame that was unusual for a German historian after 1945. This book not only presents the life and work of a "great thinker" and European intellectual, it also contributes to our understanding of complex theoretical and methodological issues in the cultural sciences and to our knowledge of the history of political, historical, and cultural thought in Germany from the 1950s to the present.

Author : Peter Lambert,Phillipp Schofield
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2004-08-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134546947

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Making History by Peter Lambert,Phillipp Schofield Pdf

Making History offers a fresh perspective on the study of the past. It is an exhaustive exploration of the practice of history, historical traditions and the theories that surround them. Discussing the development and growth of history as a discipline and of the profession of the historian, the book encompasses a huge diversity of influences, organized around the following themes: the professionalization of the discipline the most significant movements in historical scholarship in the last century, including the Annales School the increasing interdisciplinary trends in scholarship theory in historical practice including Marxism, post-modernism and gender history historical practice outside the academy. The volume offers a coherent set of chapters to support undergraduates, postgraduates and others interested in the historical processes that have shaped the discipline of history.

Author : James M. Banner
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2012-04-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781107021594

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Being a Historian by James M. Banner Pdf

Considers what aspiring and mature historians need to know about the discipline of history in the United States today.

Author : Daniel Allington,David A. Brewer,Stephen Colclough,Sian Echard
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 567 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2019-03-11
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780470654934

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The Book in Britain by Daniel Allington,David A. Brewer,Stephen Colclough,Sian Echard Pdf

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.

Author : Steven L. McKenzie
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2010-01-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781467442367

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Introduction to the Historical Books by Steven L. McKenzie Pdf

Steven McKenzie here surveys the historical books of the Old Testament — Joshua through Ezra-Nehemiah — for their historical context, contents, form, and themes, communicating them clearly and succinctly for an introductory audience. / By providing a better understanding of biblical history writing in its ancient context, McKenzie helps readers come to terms with tensions between the Bible’s account and modern historical analyses. Rather than denying the results of historical research or dismissing its practitioners as wrongly motivated, he suggests that the source of the perceived discrepancy may lie not with the Bible but with the way in which it has been read. He also calls into question whether the genre of the Bible’s historical books has been properly understood.

Author : Jacalyn Duffin
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 555 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-28
Category : Medicine
ISBN : 9781487509170

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History of Medicine, Third Edition by Jacalyn Duffin Pdf

The third edition of this bestselling introduction to medical history has been thoroughly updated to include recent scholarship and new events in major fields of medical endeavor.

Author : Charles Victor Langlois
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1904
Category : Historiography
ISBN : HARVARD:32044058253857

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Introduction to the Study of History by Charles Victor Langlois Pdf

Author : James Edward McClellan,Harold Dorn
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 0801883598

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Science and Technology in World History by James Edward McClellan,Harold Dorn Pdf

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