The history of information
Haughton, Chris2024
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A comprehensive journey through the history of communication, from ancient symbols to the digital age. The debut non-fiction book from bestselling author and illustrator Chris Haughton about how the ways we share information have shaped history and transformed our world. Travel through time from the earliest cave drawings and first written words to the invention of the printing press, the rise of newspapers, and the digital revolution. This book takes readers on an immersive journey, revealing how the exchange of information has driven human progress. With vivid illustrations and engaging narratives, you'll explore pivotal moments such as the creation of the first writing systems in Sumer and the dramatic rise of literacy in Europe after the invention of the printing press. Delve into the age of mass media, the impact of disinformation, and the advent of computers and the internet. Perfect for history enthusiasts, tech lovers, and anyone curious about how we got to where we are today.
Main title:
The history of information / written and illustrated by Chris Haughton ; additional text and research by Loonie Park.
Author:
Haughton, Chris, author, illustratorPark, Loonie, contributor
Imprint:
London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2024
Collation:
143 pages : illustrations (some colour), maps ; 29 cm.
Notes:
Includes index.'This book is inspired by the 'History of Information' course created at the University of California, Berkeley by Paul Duguid and Geoff Nunberg.' -- Title page.
Audience:
Pre-adolescent.
Contents:
IntroductionLanguageDrawingWritingPrintingScienceNews and newspapersNetworksBroadcastDisinformationComputers.
ISBN:
9780241553916 (hardback)
Dewey class:
J 302.2 HAU302.2
Language:
English
Subject:
Communication -- History -- Juvenile literatureHistorical linguistics -- Juvenile literatureWritten communication -- History -- Juvenile literatureNewspapers -- History -- Juvenile literaturePrinting -- History -- Juvenile literatureMass media -- History -- Juvenile literatureDisinformation -- Juvenile literatureComputers -- History -- Juvenile literature
BRN:
93800
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