The case for books : past, present, future / Robert Darnton.

The invention of writing was one of the most important technological, cultural, and sociological breakthroughs in human history. With the printed book, information and ideas could disseminate more widely and effectively than ever before--and in some cases, affect and redirect the sway of history. To...

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Main Author: Darnton, Robert
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Language:English
Published: New York, NY : PublicAffairs, ©2009.
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