Paper Paging Through History
“Paper Paging Through History” by Mark Kurlansky is a comprehensive exploration of the history of paper and its significant impact on the modern world. Published by National Geographic Books on May 23, 2017, this reprint edition spans 416 pages and is presented in English. Kurlansky delves into the evolution of paper over two millennia, highlighting its role in advancing literacy, media, religion, education, commerce, and art, while also examining its contributions to societal changes throughout history.
Readers will find a detailed account of how paper has shaped civilizations, influenced revolutions, and contributed to stability across various cultures, particularly in Asia and the Middle East. The book challenges prevailing notions about technology’s role in society, asserting that paper remains a vital commodity as we move into the twenty-first century. Kurlansky’s narrative not only traces the historical significance of paper but also emphasizes its ongoing relevance in contemporary life.
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From 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.
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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