Ok so here is the topic I am interested in but I need you guys' help with a compelling thesis. I'm having trouble because the two events do seem to be correlated and I want to argue for causation but at best any evidence is circumstantial and the arguments rather circular.
How can I improve this statement?
The increase of literacy during the Renaissance made greater standardization of written language necessary to preserve meaning and understanding.
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Friday, December 2, 2011
Print Distribution and Dissemination Thesis Idea
The idea I had for my thesis (and my entire paper) is about how the distribution of books in Europe during the Renaissance Era positively influenced humanity in regards to communicating knowledge, particularly in the scientific field of study.
I will most likely be using these sources:
Cheselden, William. The Anatomy of the Human Body. Printed for H. Woodfall, R, 1763.
Eisenstein, Elizabeth. The Printing Revolution in Early Modern Europe. Cambridge University Press, 1983.
Eisenstein, Elizabeth L. The Printing Revolution in Early Modern Europe (2E). Cambridge University Press, 2005.
Huff, Toby E. The Rise of Early Modern Science: Islam, China, and the West (2E). Cambridge University Press, 2003.
Natural Library of Medicine. A Catalogue of Seventeenth Century Printed Books in the National Library of Medicine. Bethesda, Md, 198.
Porter Roy. The Greatest Benefit to Mankind: A Medical History of Humanity. New York: W.W. Norton, 1998.
Rhodes, Dennis E. Studies in Early European Printing and Book Collecting. The Pindar Press, 1983.
Sarton, George. Appreciation of Ancient and Medieval Science During the Renaissance. University of Pennsylvania Press, 1955.
Webster, Charles. The Great Instauration: Science, Medicine and Reform. Gerald Duckworth & Co. Ltd. 1975.
I will most likely be using these sources:
Cheselden, William. The Anatomy of the Human Body. Printed for H. Woodfall, R, 1763.
Eisenstein, Elizabeth. The Printing Revolution in Early Modern Europe. Cambridge University Press, 1983.
Eisenstein, Elizabeth L. The Printing Revolution in Early Modern Europe (2E). Cambridge University Press, 2005.
Huff, Toby E. The Rise of Early Modern Science: Islam, China, and the West (2E). Cambridge University Press, 2003.
Natural Library of Medicine. A Catalogue of Seventeenth Century Printed Books in the National Library of Medicine. Bethesda, Md, 198.
Porter Roy. The Greatest Benefit to Mankind: A Medical History of Humanity. New York: W.W. Norton, 1998.
Rhodes, Dennis E. Studies in Early European Printing and Book Collecting. The Pindar Press, 1983.
Sarton, George. Appreciation of Ancient and Medieval Science During the Renaissance. University of Pennsylvania Press, 1955.
Webster, Charles. The Great Instauration: Science, Medicine and Reform. Gerald Duckworth & Co. Ltd. 1975.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
typography thesis draft 1: Comparing the two Renaissances of Typography
I just wanted to "claim" my idea for a thesis. This immediately came to my mind during class:
Reminiscent of the transition from handwritten to print, eReading has its advantages but these should not come at the sacrifice of the beautiful and purposeful typographical design of the original print medium.
I'm concerned that the focus is too modern, but I really want to compare and contrast these two transitions.
Reminiscent of the transition from handwritten to print, eReading has its advantages but these should not come at the sacrifice of the beautiful and purposeful typographical design of the original print medium.
I'm concerned that the focus is too modern, but I really want to compare and contrast these two transitions.
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