Books and Science in History

Author: Frazzica Spada
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: The history of science and the history of books complement each other, and in the intersection of these vibrant fields, many innovative research results have emerged in recent years. This accessible and beautifully illustrated work systematically and comprehensively collects writings in this area. Written by a group of internationally renowned scholars, the 20 chapters cover the period from the Carolingian Renaissance in the Frankish Kingdom to the mid-19th century when science established its position. These scholars examine aspects such as the authorship, production, and distribution of books, as well as discipline manuscripts, rare book journals, and more. The introduction explores many fruitful interactions between the history of science and the history of books. Two postfaces, after studying the development of the scientific discipline and the challenges of scientific communication in the digital age, emphasize the need for a broad discussion on the connections between the two.