Knowing what we know: the transmission of knowledge, from ancient wisdom to modern magic
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Published:
New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2023].
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
xii, 415 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Status:
East Hampton Adult Nonfiction
909 WIN
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Examining such disciplines as education, journalism, encyclopedia creation, museum curation, photography and broadcasting, an award-winning writer explores how humans have attained, stored, and disseminated knowledge.
"From the creation of the first encyclopedia to Wikipedia, from ancient museums to modern kindergarten classes--this is award winning writer Simon Winchester's brilliant and all-encompassing look at how humans acquire, retain, and pass on information and data, and how technology continues to change our lives and our minds"--Dust jacket flap.
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780063142886, 0063142880
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 389-392) and index.
Description
Examining such disciplines as education, journalism, encyclopedia creation, museum curation, photography and broadcasting, an award-winning writer explores how humans have attained, stored, and disseminated knowledge.
Description
"From the creation of the first encyclopedia to Wikipedia, from ancient museums to modern kindergarten classes--this is award winning writer Simon Winchester's brilliant and all-encompassing look at how humans acquire, retain, and pass on information and data, and how technology continues to change our lives and our minds"--Dust jacket flap.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Winchester, S. (2023). Knowing what we know: the transmission of knowledge, from ancient wisdom to modern magic. First edition. New York, NY, Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Winchester, Simon. 2023. Knowing What We Know: The Transmission of Knowledge, From Ancient Wisdom to Modern Magic. New York, NY, Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Winchester, Simon, Knowing What We Know: The Transmission of Knowledge, From Ancient Wisdom to Modern Magic. New York, NY, Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2023.
MLA Citation (style guide)Winchester, Simon. Knowing What We Know: The Transmission of Knowledge, From Ancient Wisdom to Modern Magic. First edition. New York, NY, Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2023.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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