Paper Paper Paging Through History Mark Kurlansky Norton2016Hardback412pp Illustrated234x160mm 9780393239614 Product Code: 510315 Details Although we live in an increasingly digital world, the simple technology of paper – which the Chinese consider the first of the ‘great inventions’ – r... DetailsBackDetailsAlthough we live in an increasingly digital world, the simple technology of paper – which the Chinese consider the first of the ‘great inventions’ – remains vital. In this history of paper the author examines when and why it came into use in different cultures around the world and how it has played a role in the development not only of literacy, art and education but also of religion, media and commerce. Off-mint and American-cut pagesSee MoreSee Less publ £19.99now £8.99 Qty Qty123 Add to Basket CategoriesHistoryGeneral HistoryTagsCultural studiesGeneral & world historySocial & cultural history