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Book Use, Book Theory: 15001700
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What Might It Mean To Use Books Rather Than Read Them?This Work Examines The Relationship Between Book Use And Forms Of Thought And Theory In The Early Modern Period. Drawing On Legal, Medical, Religious, Scientific And Literary Texts, And On Howto Books On Topics Ranging From Cooking, Praying, And Memorizing To Socializing, Surveying, And Traveling, Bradin Cormack And Carla Mazzio Explore How Early Books Defined The Conditions Of Their Own Use And In So Doing Imagined The Social And Theoretical Significance Of That Use.The Volume Addresses The Material Dimensions Of The Book In Terms Of The Knowledge Systems That Informed Them, Looking Not Only To Printed Features Such As Title Pages, Tables, Indexes And Illustrations But Also To The Marginalia And Other Marks Of Use That Actual Readers And Users Left In And On Their Books. The Authors Argue That When Books Reflect On The Uses They Anticipate Or Ask Of Their Readers, They Tend To Theorize Their Own Forms. Book Use, Book Theory Offers A Fascinating Approach To The History Of The Book And The History Of Theory As It Emerged From Textual Practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Book Use, Book Theory: 1500-1700'? A: The book examines the relationship between book use and forms of thought and theory during the early modern period, exploring how early books defined their own use.
- Q: Who are the authors of the book? A: The authors of 'Book Use, Book Theory: 1500-1700' are Carla Mazzio and Bradin Cormack.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 136 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Book Use, Book Theory: 1500-1700' published? A: The book was published on August 15, 2005.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The item is listed as being in 'Very Good' condition.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes related to legal, medical, religious, scientific, and literary texts, as well as how-to books on various topics.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Book Use, Book Theory: 1500-1700' is suitable for academic study, particularly in fields related to history, literature, and book theory.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition of 'Book Use, Book Theory: 1500-1700'.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or other printed features? A: Yes, the book includes printed features such as title pages, tables, indexes, and illustrations.