The day the universe changed. Printing transforms knowledge /

Describes the tranformation of the medieval world, which had to rely largely on memorized knowledge and the spoken word, when Gutenberg discovered printing. Covers the increase in literacy, the secularization of learning, and the acceleration and systematization of knowledge. Also discusses the cont...

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Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:	Day the universe changed (Television program).
Corporate Authors:	Churchill Pictures, British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service, RKO Pictures (1978-1987), SVE & Churchill Media (Firm)
Other Authors:	Burke, James, 1936-
Format:	Video DVD
Language:	English
Published:	[Chicago, Ill.] : SVE & Churchill Media, [2004]
Subjects:	Printing > History. Learning and scholarship > History. Technology and civilization. Documentary television programs.