Libraries and the Academic Book

"This Element explores the history of the relationship between libraries and the academic book. It provides an overview of the development of the publishing history of the scholarly - or academic - book, and related creation of the modern research library"--

List of contents

Introduction; 1. The Academic Book; 2. Libraries; 3. People and Institutions; 4. Networks and Scholarly Communications; 5. The New Normal?

Summary

This Element explores the history of the relationship between libraries and the academic book. It provides an overview of the development of the publishing history of the scholarly - or academic - book, and related creation of the modern research library.

Foreword

Libraries are often overlooked in publishing history; this Element links the development of libraries to that of the academic book.

Product details

• Authors: Matthew J. Shaw, Matthew J. (The Queens College Shaw
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2024
• EAN: 9781108729796
• ISBN: 978-1-108-72979-6
• No. of pages: 90
• Series: Elements in Publishing and Book Culture
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > Other languages / Other literatures; SOCIAL SCIENCE / General, LITERARY CRITICISM / Semiotics & Theory, EDUCATION / History, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Media & Communications, Literary theory, Library & Information Sciences, Publishing industry & book trade, Publishing and book trade, General studies, Library and information sciences / Museology