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Paging Through History
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From the The New York Times best-selling author of Cod and Salt, a definitive history of paper and the astonishing ways it has shaped today’s world.
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Paper is one of the simplest and most essential pieces of human technology. For the past two millennia, the ability to produce it in ever more efficient ways has supported the proliferation of literacy, media, religion, education, commerce, and art; it has formed the foundation of civilizations, promoting revolutions and restoring stability.
By tracing paper’s evolution from antiquity to the present, with an emphasis on the contributions made in Asia and the Middle East, Mark Kurlansky challenges common assumptions about technology’s influence, affirming that paper is here to stay.
Paper will be the commodity history that guides us forward in the twenty-first century and illuminates our times.
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Paper by Mark Kurlansky is praised for its tactile appeal and historical depth. Critics highlight its engaging and informative narrative about the cultural significance and evolution of paper. The book's vivid storytelling and well-researched insights make it a delightful read for history enthusiasts.
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ISBN: 9780393353709
Publisher: WW Norton & Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 23 June 2017
Country: United States
Imprint: WW Norton & Co
Illustration: 24 illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 211.0mm
Weight: 364g
Pages: 416
About the Author
Mark Kurlansky is the New York Times best-selling author of twenty-nine books and a former foreign correspondent for The International Herald Tribune, The Chicago Tribune, The Miami Herald, and The Philadelphia Inquirer. He lives in New York City.
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