James Watts
Equinox Publishing Ltd
e druk, 2019
9781781797679
How and Why Books Matter
Essays on the Social Function of Iconic Texts
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Gebonden, 230 blz.
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Equinox Publishing Ltd |
e druk, 2019
ISBN13: 9781781797679
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Onderdeel van serie
Comparative Research on Iconic and Performative Texts
Levertijd ongeveer 15 werkdagen
Samenvatting
By calling attention to the iconic dimension of books, this book argues that we can better understand how physical books mediate social value and power within and between religious communities, nations, academic disciplines, and societies both ancient and modern.