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Politics After Literacy (ft. Mary Harrington)

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The Printing Press and Its Legacy

This chapter examines the profound influence of the printing press on knowledge sharing and scholarship, tracing the transition from scribal to print culture. It discusses how this shift fostered societal changes, including the Reformation and the Scientific Revolution, while also reflecting on the contemporary digital revolution's impact on literacy and cognitive engagement.

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