Bawden, D. (2011). The Once and Future Book. JOURNAL OF DOCUMENTATION, 67(1),
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Abstract
Purpose: Reflection on the value of considering information history as a guide to the future
Methodology: Reviews Ashgate's History of the Book in the West series
Findings:'Information revolutions', such as printing and digital books, are often based on technologies and features already present.
Value: Insights into the future of information and documentation may be gained from studying the historical development of our information environment.
Item Type: | Article |
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Uncontrolled Keywords: | Publishing; Books; History of the book; Information history |
Subjects: | Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z665 Library Science. Information Science |
Divisions: | School of Informatics > Department of Information Science |
URI: | http://openaccess.city.ac.uk/id/eprint/11941 |
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