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Discover 'A Place For Everything,' an unabridged audio book on CD that explores the fascinating history of alphabetical order through the insightful narrative of Judith Flanders. This BRAND NEW audio book, published in 2020 by Bolinda/Macmillan audio, delves into how the alphabet, a cornerstone of modern organization, shapes our daily lives. From the alphabetized library shelves to the digital age, this compelling audio book highlights the journey of the alphabet from its earliest uses in the Great Library of Alexandria to its crucial role in our information-laden society. Experience the rich storytelling as Flanders reveals the complex evolution of alphabetical systems, which were once seen as revolutionary and even disrespectful. Ideal for history enthusiasts and anyone curious about the unseen structures that guide our world, this audio book comes in a standard CD format, making it perfect for long drives or relaxing at home. Enjoy FREE shipping directly from our Auckland warehouse, ensuring no unexpected import charges or customs duties. Allow 15 days for delivery, and dive into this intriguing exploration of the order that shapes our understanding of the universe. Perfect for those who appreciate learning and appreciating history's unsung heroes! Get your copy now and understand why there truly is a place for everything.
Please note this is an AUDIO BOOK - ON A CD. Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529062564
Format: CD standard audio format
Year: 2020
Publisher: Bolinda/Macmillan audio
Description:
The order of the alphabet, that simple knowledge that we take for granted once learned as children, plays a major role in our adult lives. From the school register to the telephone book, from dictionaries and encyclopaedias to library shelves, our lives are ordered from A to Z.
In A Place for Everything, acclaimed historian Judith Flanders draws our attention to both the neglected ubiquity of the alphabet and the long, complex history of its rise to prominence. For, while the order of the alphabet itself became fixed very soon after letters were first invented, their ability to sort and store and organise proved far less obvious. To many of our forebears, the idea of organising things by the random chance of the alphabet rather than by established systems of hierarchy or typology lay somewhere between unthinkable and disrespectful.
A Place for Everything fascinatingly lays out the gradual triumph of alphabetical order, from its possible earliest days as a sorting tool in the Great Library of Alexandria in the third century BCE, to its current decline in prominence in our digital age.
Please note this is an AUDIO BOOK - ON A CD. Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529062564
Format: CD standard audio format
Year: 2020
Publisher: Bolinda/Macmillan audio
Description:
The order of the alphabet, that simple knowledge that we take for granted once learned as children, plays a major role in our adult lives. From the school register to the telephone book, from dictionaries and encyclopaedias to library shelves, our lives are ordered from A to Z.
In A Place for Everything, acclaimed historian Judith Flanders draws our attention to both the neglected ubiquity of the alphabet and the long, complex history of its rise to prominence. For, while the order of the alphabet itself became fixed very soon after letters were first invented, their ability to sort and store and organise proved far less obvious. To many of our forebears, the idea of organising things by the random chance of the alphabet rather than by established systems of hierarchy or typology lay somewhere between unthinkable and disrespectful.
A Place for Everything fascinatingly lays out the gradual triumph of alphabetical order, from its possible earliest days as a sorting tool in the Great Library of Alexandria in the third century BCE, to its current decline in prominence in our digital age.