HIST 428. Topics: History of the Book.
Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Description
The theory and the practice of using books, manuscripts, periodicals as well as other communicative media. Topics may include literacy and orality; the print revolution; censorship; readers and reading practices; newspapers and journalism; the origins of scientific persuasion and intellectual property rights.
- Prerequisite: A 300-level course in history or permission of instructor.