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Focusing on the historical development of ink, paper, and printing, this collection of essays explores their origins in China, Korea, and Japan, and their subsequent spread to Europe and America. Berhold Laufer, an esteemed sinologist and linguist, emphasizes the profound impact of these technologies on civilization, arguing that they are essential for recording history, fostering progress, and advancing science, marking a significant transition from savagery to civilization.
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The Development of Ink, Paper and Printing in Asia, Berthold Laufer
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- The Development of Ink, Paper and Printing in Asia
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Berthold Laufer
- Publisher
- Orchid Press Publishing Limited
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 120
- ISBN13
- 9789745241107
- Category
- World history
- Description
- Focusing on the historical development of ink, paper, and printing, this collection of essays explores their origins in China, Korea, and Japan, and their subsequent spread to Europe and America. Berhold Laufer, an esteemed sinologist and linguist, emphasizes the profound impact of these technologies on civilization, arguing that they are essential for recording history, fostering progress, and advancing science, marking a significant transition from savagery to civilization.