How and Why Books Matter

Essays on the Social Function of Iconic Texts

Häftad, Engelska, 2019

Av James Watts, James W. Watts

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By calling attention to the iconic dimension of books, this book argues that we can better understand how physical books mediate social value and power within and between religious communities, nations, academic disciplines, and societies both ancient and modern.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2019-05-31
Mått156 x 234 x 17 mm
Vikt476 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieComparative Research on Iconic and Performative Texts
Antal sidor230
FörlagEquinox Publishing Ltd
ISBN9781781797686

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Introduction: The Iconic Books Project1. How Books Matter: Three Dimensions of Scriptures2. Iconic Books and Texts3. Relic Texts4. Iconic Digital Texts: How Ritual Makes `Virtual' Texts Material5. Desecrated Scriptures and the News Media6. Ancient Iconic Texts7. Rival Iconic Texts: Ten Commandments Monuments and the U.S. Constitution 8. Book Aniconism: The Codex, Translation and Beliefs about Immaterial Texts9. Mass Literacy and Scholarly Expertise10. Why Books Matter: Preservation and Disposal