SMC228H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Elizabeth Eisenstein, Cultural Artifact, Wax Tablet

• School: UTSG
• Department: St. Michael's College Courses
• Course: SMC228H1
• Professor: Elisa Tersigni

Document Summary

A book is an artifact material expression of culture and heritage. Understanding how all elements come together to make more than the sum of its parts. What is the history of books robert darnton. 3 questions: preliminary questions to prove how communication shaped contemporary culture. Wax tablet allowed for circulation of info + passing on of knowledge. The printing press as an agent of change elizabeth eisenstein. Book changes society, the way people interact & perceive the world. Creates new social environment shape vision of world.