Jan 01, 2005 an introduction to book history provides a comprehensive critical introduction to the development of the book and print culture. Alistair mccleery is professor of literature and culture at edinburgh napier university, uk. The broadview introduction to book history by michelle levy. Not simply a textbook of definitions, each volume provides trenchant and provocative yet always balanced discussions of the central issues in a given. Introduction to the book of habakkuk why study this book. David finkelstein and alistair mccleery have written an excellent introduction to the history of the book. This text, which is essentially a short chapter, is meant to provide information on what the book is going to be about. Introduction and history provides an introduction to radioactivity from natural and artificial sources on earth and radiation of cosmic origins. Download pdf an introduction to book history ebook full. Abingdon press, english translation of the 17th edition, 1975 p. The broadview reader in book history isbn 9781554810888 the broadview introduction to book history isbn 9781554810871 please note that additional.
Whether youre brand new to family history or a seasoned researcheror somewhere in betweenthe family history guide can be your. An introduction to book history provides a comprehe. Apr 12, 2017 the broadview introduction to book history provides the most comprehensive and up to date introduction to this field. Except for 1 peter and 1 john the catholic epistles have played more of a part in molding the christian church than pauls letters. Whether youre brand new to family history or a seasoned researcheror. Books in japan, wahon or, wasouhon have a long history, which begins in the late 8th century ad. Mar 23, 2020 how to write an introduction to a book. This smithsonianwide initiative enlists curators, researchers, archivists, educators, and interns who are mentored by smithsonian staff to reexamine and reinterpret the collections to surface the. Also a small summary of the history of bookbinding from wayte binding uk, and so the beginnings were associated with priests and churches. David finkelstein is dean of humanities at the university of dundee, uk. Cushing memorial library and archives book history workshop. Written in a lively, accessible style, chapters on materiality, textuality, printing and reading, intermediality, and remediation guide readers through numerous key concepts, illustrated with examples from literary texts and. The man who wrote the epistle of james has been assumed to be various historical figures, yet modern researchers have come to agreement that the author of this book is likely the same james who became the first bishop of jerusalem. It covers both primary sources such as diaries, letters, newspaper articles, photographs, government documents and firsthand accounts and secondary materials such as books and articles written by historians and devoted to the analysis and interpretation.
Then handbound, expensive, and elaborate manuscripts known as codices appeared. Mar, 2019 that was how the authors of the negro motorist green book ended the introduction to their 1948 edition. Each chapter represents a new stage in the development of the language from old english through middle english to modern global. David finkelstein and alistair mccleery chart the move from spoken word to written texts, the coming of print, the book as commodity, the power and profile of readers, and the future of the book in the electronic age. It has produced new interpretations of major historical events, has made possible new approaches to history, literature, media, and culture, and presents a distinctive historical perspective on current debates about the future of the book. Following in the tradition of black dogs bestselling childs introduction books, which include the story of the orchestra and a childs introduction to the night sky, a childs introduction to african american history includes 120 charming illustrations that bring the people and events to life. In this revised and expanded account, nancy koester introduces students to the major events and movements that influenced the tradition. In the greek septuagint the book is titled malacias, a transliteration of the hebrew title which actually has the sense of his messenger 1. An introduction to book history heriotwatt research portal.
The apostle paul wrote the letter to express his gratitude and affection for the philippian church, his strongest supporters in ministry. An introduction to book history provides a comprehensive critical introduction to the development of the book and print culture david finkelstein and alistair mccleery chart the move from spoken word to written texts, the coming of print, the book as commodity, the power and profile of readers, and the future of the book in the electronic age. It looks at the different kinds of sources used by historians and some of the problems associated with their use. An introduction to book history by david finkelstein goodreads. The majority of books were handcopied until the edo period 16031867, when woodblock printing became comparatively affordable and widespread. Events occurring before the invention of writing systems are considered prehistory. A book introduction can include everything that would be in a preface. The smithsonian is committed to pushing toward greater equality in history and in the present through the american womens history initiative. Books often have an introduction before the first chapter of the book. An introduction to book history is an ideal introduction to this exciting field of study, and is designed as a companion text to the book. The history of christianity in the united states is a fascinating and lively story.
Many areas contribute to this field, such as the study of writing, publishing, production, reception, institutions, cultural practices, controls, censorship, distribution, and specialized disciplines like paleography, epigraphy. The idea of companion texts seems to be more of a marketing scheme and of dubious value to the reader. This book answers many questions for the student, teacher, and practitioner as to the origins, properties, detection and measurement, and applications of radioactivity. The broadview reader in book history isbn 9781554810888 the broadview introduction to book history isbn 9781554810871 please note that additional discounts andor broadview coupon codes may. A history of the criticism of the acts of the apostles. The history of the book became an acknowledged academic discipline in the 1980s, contributors to the discipline include specialists from the fields of textual scholarship, codicology, bibliography, philology, palaeography, art history, social history and cultural history. Nov 05, 20 the roots of bookbinding lie in religious literature and history timeline of bookbinding from cave paintings to the internet, courtesy of history of information website.
The broadview introduction to book history broadview press. For a comprehensive study of the history of criticism of the book of acts see w. Each fully revised and updated chapter contains new material and covers recent developments in. In hebrew the book is titled ykalm meaning messenger of yahweh or my messenger. Feel free to submit interesting articles, tell us about this cool book you just read, or start a discussion about who everyones favorite figure of minor french nobility is. Johnson summarizes walter maiers arguments in the book of nahum. The family history guide is a free website that represents a bestinclass learning environment for family history. Oxfords very short introductions series offers concise and original introductions to a wide range of subjects from islam to sociology, politics to classics, and literary theory to history. This guide is an introduction to selected resources available for historical research. This would not be a totally outlandish assumption if you were to check modern high school american history textbooks, according to a study done by the national womens history museum. An introduction to book history by david finkelstein. Book history has emerged in the last twenty years as one of the most important new fields of interdisciplinary study. This second edition of an introduction to book history provides a comprehensive critical introduction to the development of the book and print culture. The earliest history of books actually predates what would conventionally be called books today and begins with tablets, scrolls, and sheets of papyrus.
Book history concerns each phase of this process and the process as a whole, in all its variations over space and time and in all its relations with other systems, economic, social, political, and cultural, in the surrounding environment. It includes over 400 highquality images illustrating the history of art, its technical applications, and its many uses. Each chapter represents a new stage in the development of the language from old english through. Customers who bought this item also bought these digital items. Design, context, and meaning offers a comprehensive introduction to the world of art. Of all the people highlighted in the books, only an average of 17% are women. History is an umbrella term that relates to past events as well as the memory, discovery, collection, organization, presentation, and interpretation of information about these. Knowing this before i read an introduction to book history made me a bit suspicious. This comprehensive and highly accessible overview of christian.
The book begins by inviting us to think about various questions provoked by our investigation of history, and then explores the ways in which these questions have been answered. This fiveday workshop provides an intensive, handson introduction to the history of books and printing. Introduction to the history of christianity in the united. However, an introduction also supplements the subject matter of the book. Introduction to the epistle to the romans study resources. An introduction is a comprehensive, global survey of the medium that covers the development of every genre in film, from drama and comedy to documentary and experimental. You need to do more than simply lay out the contents or. In the greek septuagint the book is titled malacias, a transliteration of the hebrew title which actually has the sense of his messenger1 ii.
Cite your book in history of psychology format for free. This course book was conceived as the written version of the lectures prepared by professor johanna drucker for the history of the book and literacy technologies given in the information studies department at ucla. This concise volume covers the major aspects of book history to introduce the novice or to refresh the memory of the scholar. Buy a cheap copy of introduction to the history of. Movabletype printing had been used from the late 16th century, but for various. This book is an excellent resource to students, educators, and aviation enthusiasts. Jun 25, 2019 the joy of the christian experience is the dominant theme running through the book of philippians. History of publishing, an account of the selection, preparation, and marketing of printed matter from its origins in ancient times to the present. Some question whether origen doubted the authenticity of james, 1 but his. In the pages that followed, they provided a rundown of hotels, guest houses, service. The strand binding the three women may represent tobacco. An introduction provides a chronological analysis of the linguistic, social, and cultural development of the english language from before its establishment in britain around the year 450 to the present. Aviation history delivers an entertaining account and perspective on international aviation history. In hebrew the book is titled ykalm meaning messenger of yahweh or my messenger b.
The traditional understanding has been that the name of the author was. The broadview introduction and reader in book history package. An alternative suggestion for the purpose of romans. Authored by four usg faculty members with advance degrees in the arts, this textbooks offers uptodate original scholarship. Written by two of the leading scholars in film studies, film history. Armerding, nahum, in the expositors bible commentary, vii. Therefore god has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that. Its key purpose is to demonstrate that the book as an object, not just the text contained within it, is a conduit of. An introduction to book history is meant to be a companion text to the book history reader, which is, of course, edited by finklestein and mccleery. That was how the authors of the negro motorist green book ended the introduction to their 1948 edition. The traditional understanding has been that the name of the author was malachi 1. The history of the book is an expansive topic, especially when considered as the history of literacy technologies. James is the first of the catholic or general epistles which gain their name because they lack any specific address.
This second edition of an introduction to book history. Each fully revised and updated chapter contains new material and covers recent developments in the field, including. This is a comprehensive introduction to books and print culture which examines the move from the spoken word to written texts, the book as commodity, the. The most popular introduction to christianity ever published, dowleys work tells in an engaging way the dramatic, intriguing, and often surprising story of. He is said by some to have been the brother of jesus. The broadview introduction to book history provides the most comprehensive and uptodate introduction to this field. The words joy and rejoice are used 16 times in the epistle. The book of proverbs contains many brief but wise statements about how to live a godly life. Most importantly, critique the historical argument.
Thompson was a marxist historian and he saw it as crucial when writing this book to show the role of the workingclass in history and how the workingclass was made, hence the title of the book. He wanted to show the dynamics of history in action, rather than previous histories that sought to minimise the role of the workingclass. Although the book was written in ancient israel, its messages remain applicable in the modern world. Like jeremiah and joseph smith, habakkuk asked god sincere and bold questions that reflected concern for his people and for the lords plans for them. An introduction to book history is an ideal introduction to this exciting field of study, and is designed as a companion text to the book history reader. I should add that two of my friends were very complimentary about the introduction s companion volume, the book history reader 2nd edn. Apr 02, 2020 a book introduction can include everything that would be in a preface. An introduction differs from a preface and a foreword because its written by the author and does talk about the subject matter. Its scope is broad, but its focus is narrow enough to help you achieve your goals, step by step.
53 492 1390 206 1029 97 1520 267 707 1296 408 986 896 1457 1132 1149 156 1402 1225 527 1521 685 88 934 183 844 1307 1120 1045 565 1097 17 310 101 521 1383 1243 512 695 941 1032 335 757 57 957