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The Meaning of the Library

By Alice Crawford

The Meaning of the Library book

The Meaning of the Library

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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
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
336
Release Date:
2017-03-07
Publication Date:
2017-03-07
Publisher:
Princeton University Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0691175748
ISBN13:
9780691175744
Weight:
516 g
Height:
156 cm
Width:
236 cm
Thickness:
25 cm
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