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Routledge Minor Knowledge and Microhistory - 19th Century

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Explore the hidden world of everyday writing in this academic study from Routledge. Minor Knowledge and Microhistory: Manuscript Culture in the Nineteenth Century examines the handwritten material produced and consumed by ordinary people in poor rural societies during the 19th and early 20th centuries. This work provides a unique look at how text functioned in daily life long after the rise of print technology. The book focuses on the concept of "minor knowledge," which refers to text matter that is rooted in the everyday experiences of the peasantry. By analyzing an abundance of handwritten documents, the research offers a deep look into the history of education and communication from a global perspective. This volume is an essential resource for those studying cultural history, social communication, and the lives of ordinary people through the lens of manuscript culture.

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Examines everyday writing practices among ordinary people in rural societies during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Analyzes handwritten material as a primary research tool to understand how text was used and disseminated.

Focuses on the concept of minor knowledge, centering on text rooted in the daily lives of the peasantry.

Provides a global perspective on the history of communication and education through manuscript culture.

Part of the Routledge Studies in Cultural History series for academic and historical research.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
15 July 2016
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22 April 2014

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