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pp. 246, b/w illustrations, “This is a popular history of libraries and librarianship from ancient times to the present. The author, a librarian who has previously written about science fiction, also includes some cautionary reflections on the future of libraries and digital technology. While similar to Michael H. Harris’s History of Libraries in the Western World (Professional Reading, LJ 8/95), his book is not limited to the West. The fourth chapter surveys the history of writing, printing, and libraries in China, India, Korea, and Japan until the 18th or 19th century.”
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| ISBN | 0826413250 | |
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| ISBN13 | 9780826413253 | |
| Number of pages | 246 | |
| Original Title | The Story of Libraries: From the Invention of Writing to the Computer Age | |
| Published Date | 2001 | |
| Book Condition | Very Good | |
| Jacket Condition | No Dj | |
| Binding | Ppbk | |
| Size | 8vo | |
| Place of Publication | New york | |
| Category: | Reference | |
| Author: | Fred Lerner | |
| Publisher: | Continuum Intl Pub Group |
pp. 246, b/w illustrations, “This is a popular history of libraries and librarianship from ancient times to the present. The author, a librarian who has previously written about science fiction, also includes some cautionary reflections on the future of libraries and digital technology. While similar to Michael H. Harris’s History of Libraries in the Western World (Professional Reading, LJ 8/95), his book is not limited to the West. The fourth chapter surveys the history of writing, printing, and libraries in China, India, Korea, and Japan until the 18th or 19th century.”
| Weight | 1 kg |
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