This book, originally published in two volumes in 1980, is now available in a paperback edition with both volumes combined. It provides a comprehensive historical overview of the invention of the printing press and its role as a driving force behind social change.
Contents
Professor Eisenstein first examines the transition from handwriting to print and then discusses the impact of this on three major movements from the early modern period:
- The Renaissance
- The Reformation
- The rise of modern science
Language and scope
The book is written in English and is suitable for self-study, education, and professional purposes in history and communication sciences.
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