The Meaning of the Library: A Cultural History
Alice Crawford • Princeton University Press • ISBN-13 978-0691175744
The Meaning of the Library: A Cultural History
Alice Crawford • Princeton University Press
ISBN-10: 0691175748 · ISBN-13: 978-0691175744
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This scholarly volume traces the evolution of the library as a physical and intellectual institution, spanning from the ancient world to the contemporary digital landscape. Through a series of essays, the work examines how libraries have functioned as repositories of knowledge, symbols of cultural authority, and vital spaces for community engagement throughout history.
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