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Explore the evolution of reading and writing with The Book: A Global History from Oxford University Press. This volume provides a concise yet comprehensive look at the history of books, bringing together the most important insights from the acclaimed Oxford Companion to the Book into one affordable edition. Readers will find a wide range of topics covered across 54 chapters. The text includes 21 thematic studies that examine writing systems, the ancient and medieval book, and the economics of print. To provide a truly worldwide perspective, the book also features 33 regional and national histories, offering a global survey of how books have shaped different cultures. This edition is updated with three brand new chapters, making it the most complete work of its kind. Whether you are interested in the technical aspects of printing or the social impact of literature, this book offers a detailed look at the fascinating world of book history.

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Comprehensive global survey covering 33 different regional and national histories of the book.

Includes 21 thematic studies on subjects like writing systems and the economics of print.

Features 54 chapters that introduce readers to the history of the ancient and medieval book.

Updated edition containing 51 articles from the Oxford Companion to the Book plus 3 new chapters.

Provides an affordable way to access highly acclaimed scholarly research in one volume.

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Release Date
24 October 2013
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26 February 2013

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