Books are one of the oldest forms of communication ‘technology,’ a scholar writes, and understanding how they’ve evolved over time provides insights into their role in society.
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How colonial Customs protocols shaped copyright and censorship.
Freedom of speech emerged as a concept after the invention of the printing press, and that’s worth revisiting in the context of social media and Trump’s presidency.
Africa’s current situation has a parallel in European history - the Reformation and the changes it wrought in terms of language exceptionalism.
The printing press, like the internet, has been revolutionary. But technology alone is not enough – access to to it must be open to ensure its benefits are felt.
A key to the successful growth of Jesuits were handwritten letters – transported through trade ships from India.
Research shows that students feel motivated when they learn more about the struggles and failures of the world’s greatest scientists.
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Professor of African Literature, University of the Witwatersrand
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HHMI Professor of Biomedical Engineering and International Health, Boston University
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Associate Fellow, University of Cambridge
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Edward A. Malloy Chair of Catholic Studies, Professor of Theological Studies, Vanderbilt University
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Emeritus Professor of African Linguistics, University of Leipzig
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Professor, Political Science, University of Winnipeg
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Head of Book Arts, Archives, & Rare Books, University of Richmond
