History of Libraries of the Western World

Häftad, Engelska, 1999

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Beskrivning

This edition of the History of Libraries in the Western World represents a substantial revision of the earlier edition, taking into account the "information revolution" that has swept the West since 1945 and the political revolution that swept across Europe beginning in 1986. In addition, recent scholarship has been incorporated throughout the text, with special emphasis on the work centered around the "new history of the book." The bibliographies at the end of each of the twelve chapters have been thoroughly revised to reflect the very considerable new work on library and book history.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:1999-07-29
Mått:144 x 221 x 19 mm
Vikt:401 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:312
Upplaga:4
Förlag:Scarecrow Press
ISBN:9780810837249

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Michael H. Harris is professor in the School of Library and Information Science at the University of Kentucky and author of 10 books and over 50 papers on library history. He currently serves on the editorial board of Library Quarterly.

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Harris creates...understanding of the progression [of libraries and their continual adaptation] by placing these developments within the context of social and political climates. He doesn't overlook the influence of class and wealth on libraries, nor does he ignore contributions made by women and minority groups. It is a credit to Harris' writing that the book is spiced with excerpts, anecdotes, and wisdoms recorded by ancient and modern librarians. The updated bibliographies...extend its use beyond the covers...this well researched and long standing work on library history...[is] an essential purchase...

Innehållsförteckning

PrefaceI: Libraries in the Ancient World1. The Origin of Libraries2. Babylonian and Assyrian Libraries3. Egyptian Libraries4. Greek Libraries5. Roman LibrariesII. Medieval Libraries6. Byzantine and Moslem Libraries7. Monastic and Cathedral Libraries8. The Rise of the University, the Renaissance, the Invention of Printing, and the Growth of Libraries in Europe to 1500III. Modern Library Development in the West9. European Libraries; Expansion and Diversification to 191710. Libraries in America to 195011. Modern European Libraries12. Modern American LibrariesIndexAbout the author