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Explore the transformative journey of communication with 'Gutenberg's Europe', an insightful analysis by renowned historian Frédéric Barbier. This brand new edition, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2016, provides a deep dive into the first great 'media revolution' spurred by Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the mid-fifteenth century. Documenting the intricate developments in manuscript culture during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, Barbier meticulously outlines how a growing demand for written records laid the groundwork for this pivotal technological shift.
Delve into the complexities of the fifteenth-century 'age of start-ups,' where innovation intersected with investment in new technologies, reshaping the landscape of literature. As you journey through this compelling narrative, discover how the evolution of print media in Europe interplays with advancements in China and Korea, highlighting the global significance of this moment in history.
Barbier's work offers a rich tapestry of examples from various European cities, enlivening the discussion on censorship, surveillance, and the rise of mediatization. This book is not only an essential read for students and scholars of early modern history but also serves as a crucial reference for anyone intrigued by the interplay between literature and media. Join us in understanding the roots of our modern digital revolution and the media landscapes that emerged from it.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. ISBN: 9780745672588, Pages: 320.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745672588
Year: 2016
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 320
Description:
Major transformations in society are always accompanied by parallel transformations in systems of social communication what we call the media. In this book, historian Frédéric Barbier provides an important new economic, political and social analysis of the first great 'media revolution' in the West: Gutenberg s invention of the printing press in the mid fifteenth century. In great detail and with a wealth of historical evidence, Barbier charts the developments in manuscript culture in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, and shows how the steadily increasing need for written documents initiated the processes of change which culminated with Gutenberg. The fifteenth century is presented as the 'age of start-ups' when investment and research into technologies that were new at the time, including the printing press, flourished.
Tracing the developments through the sixteenth century, Barbier analyses the principal features of this first media revolution: the growth of technology, the organization of the modern literary sector, the development of surveillance and censorship and the invention of the process of 'mediatization'. He offers a rich variety of examples from cities all over Europe, as well as looking at the evolution of print media in China and Korea.
This insightful re-interpretation of the Gutenberg revolution also looks beyond the specific historical context to draw connections between the advent of print in the Rhine Valley ( paper valley ) and our own modern digital revolution. It will be of great interest to students and scholars of early modern history, of literature and the media, and will app
Delve into the complexities of the fifteenth-century 'age of start-ups,' where innovation intersected with investment in new technologies, reshaping the landscape of literature. As you journey through this compelling narrative, discover how the evolution of print media in Europe interplays with advancements in China and Korea, highlighting the global significance of this moment in history.
Barbier's work offers a rich tapestry of examples from various European cities, enlivening the discussion on censorship, surveillance, and the rise of mediatization. This book is not only an essential read for students and scholars of early modern history but also serves as a crucial reference for anyone intrigued by the interplay between literature and media. Join us in understanding the roots of our modern digital revolution and the media landscapes that emerged from it.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. ISBN: 9780745672588, Pages: 320.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745672588
Year: 2016
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 320
Description:
Major transformations in society are always accompanied by parallel transformations in systems of social communication what we call the media. In this book, historian Frédéric Barbier provides an important new economic, political and social analysis of the first great 'media revolution' in the West: Gutenberg s invention of the printing press in the mid fifteenth century. In great detail and with a wealth of historical evidence, Barbier charts the developments in manuscript culture in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, and shows how the steadily increasing need for written documents initiated the processes of change which culminated with Gutenberg. The fifteenth century is presented as the 'age of start-ups' when investment and research into technologies that were new at the time, including the printing press, flourished.
Tracing the developments through the sixteenth century, Barbier analyses the principal features of this first media revolution: the growth of technology, the organization of the modern literary sector, the development of surveillance and censorship and the invention of the process of 'mediatization'. He offers a rich variety of examples from cities all over Europe, as well as looking at the evolution of print media in China and Korea.
This insightful re-interpretation of the Gutenberg revolution also looks beyond the specific historical context to draw connections between the advent of print in the Rhine Valley ( paper valley ) and our own modern digital revolution. It will be of great interest to students and scholars of early modern history, of literature and the media, and will app