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The case for books : past, present, future /

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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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Darnton, Robert
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, NY : PublicAffairs, ©2009.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Future. Google and the future of books ; The information landscape ; The future of libraries ; Lost and found in cyberspace
  • Present. E-books and old books ; Gutenberg-e ; Open access
  • Past. A paean to paper ; The importance of being bibliographical ; The mysteries of reading ; What is the history of books?