The Meaning of the Library: A Cultural History - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0691175748 ISBN 13 : 9780691175744

Editeur : Princeton University Press, 2017

Synopsis

The importance of the library, from ancient times to the digital era

From Greek and Roman times to the digital era, the library has remained central to knowledge, scholarship, and the imagination. The Meaning of the Library is a generously illustrated examination of this key institution of Western culture. Tracing what the library has meant since its beginning, examining how its significance has shifted, and pondering its importance in the twenty-first century, notable contributors--including the Librarian of Congress and the former executive director of the HathiTrust--present a cultural history of the library. In an informative introduction, Alice Crawford sets out the book's purpose and scope, and an international array of scholars, librarians, writers, and critics offer vivid perspectives about the library through their chosen fields. The Meaning of the Library will appeal to all who are interested in this vital institution's heritage and ongoing legacy.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Alice Crawford is digital humanities research librarian at the University of St. Andrews Library in Scotland. Her books include Paradise Pursued: The Novels of Rose Macaulay.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Princeton University Press
• Date d'édition: 2017
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0691175748
• ISBN 13: 9780691175744
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 336
• Éditeur: Crawford Alice
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• Personne responsable: non disponible