An introduction to book history - Finkelstein, David, 1964-; McCleery, Alistair (New York : Routledge, 2005)
Theorising the history of the book -- From orality to literacy -- The coming of print -- Authors, authorship, and authority -- Printers, booksellers, publishers, agents -- Readers and reading -- The future of the book
Includes bibliographical references (p. 142-151) and index
Keywords: Books -- Social aspects -- History; Printing -- Social aspects -- History; Authorship -- Social aspects -- History; Book industries and trade -- Social aspects -- History; Books and reading -- Social aspects -- History