Publication

2010 - Yale University Press, New Haven, Connecticut

Language

English

Word Count

105,250 words, Guess

Page Count

421 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-139780300110098
  • ISBN-10030011009X
  • Library of Congress Control Number2009026513
  • Open LibraryOL24378980M

Classifications

  • DDC070.5094
  • LCCZ291.3 .P48 2010

Description

A thought provoking insight into the world of printing. Pettegree touches on subjects relating to the physicality of printed books as well as the issues printed texts brought forth between communities, particuarly the medical profession when books began printing in vernacular languages. His points add a richness to our understanding of the history of medicine and this book is not to be passed by!

Subjects

Other Editions

  • The book in the RenaissanceYale University Press2010

Similar Books

Reader Reviews

No reviews yet for this book.

Be the first to share your thoughts!