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The meaning of the library a cultural history

From Greek and Roman times to the digital era, the library has remained central to knowledge, scholarship, and the imagination. Generously illustrated, "The Meaning of the Library" examines this key institution of Western culture. Tracing what the library has meant since its beginning, exa...

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Other Authors:	Crawford, Alice 1958- (Editor)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Princeton Princeton University Press [2015]
Subjects:	Libraries > History Libraries Libraries and society
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