History of the Book

3 credits · Graduate

Explores the history of the book from its early beginnings to its present manifestations. While greatest emphasis will be placed upon the history of the book from the mid-15th century to the present, the course will also discuss the history of important precursors of mechanical printing, and literacy, books, and manuscripts in the ancient and medieval periods. RESTRICTIONS: MI, MI/JD, MI/MPA, MI/MREM