The case for books : past, present, and future
Darnton, Robert2009
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The era of the book as the unrivalled source and vehicle for knowledge is coming to an end. Digitization makes the physical properties of books disposable; e-book readers and mobile phones render them portable and accessible almost everywhere. This book assembles the writings Darnton has done on this subject.
Main title:
The case for books : past, present, and future / Robert Darnton.
Author:
Imprint:
New York : PublicAffairs, c2009.
Collation:
xvi, 218 p. ; 22 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Audience:
Specialized.
ISBN:
9781586488260 (hbk)1586488260 (hbk)
Dewey class:
002'.09002
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
976804