HIS 2124 - History of the Book

Institution:

Yeshiva University

Subject:

History

Description:

Focuses on some of the major themes in the history of the book during the age of the wooden hand press (1460 to ca 1800). The transition from manuscript to print and the changing physical appearance of books, publishing, and the booktrade, copyright and censorship and the history of reading.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.yu.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 960-5400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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