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Mentioned in 3 episodes
In the Vineyard of the Text
Book • 1991
In this book, Ivan Illich examines the Didascalicon of Hugh of St. Victor, a medieval work that marks a significant transition in reading practices from vocal to silent reading.
Illich discusses the impact of technological innovations on reading habits, comparing the twelfth-century revolution in reading to the changes brought about by the printing press and the computer age.
The book delves into the cultural and historical context of reading, highlighting the evolution of 'bookish' reading and its implications for Western society.
Illich discusses the impact of technological innovations on reading habits, comparing the twelfth-century revolution in reading to the changes brought about by the printing press and the computer age.
The book delves into the cultural and historical context of reading, highlighting the evolution of 'bookish' reading and its implications for Western society.
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Mentioned by Jeff Bilbro in relation to his work on reading and textual technologies.
Words for Conviviality, with Jeffrey Bilbro
