851-0101-66L  The History of the Book

SemesterAutumn Semester 2019
LecturersM. Hagner
Periodicitynon-recurring course
Language of instructionGerman


AbstractBook print belongs to the most successful inventions in the history of mankind - it was especially important for the advancement of the sciences. Since 50 years, however, there is an ongoing talk about the end of book culture, and yet, in the 21st century the book proves to be remarkably robust. What is the reason for that?
ObjectiveIn this seminar, we will discuss selected episodes of the history of the book from Gutenberg to the present and analyse their relevance for our culture.
ContentBook print belongs to the most successful inventions in the history of mankind - it was especially important for the advancement of the sciences. Since 50 years, however, there is an ongoing talk about the end of book culture. In this seminar, we will discuss selected episodes of the history of the book from Gutenberg to the present and analyse their relevance for our culture.