Paper
Mark Kurlansky
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Paper
Published
2016
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Pages
389
ISBN-13
9780393239614
ISBN-10
0393239616
Description
Paper is one of the simplest and most essential pieces of human technology. For the past two millennia, the ability to produce it in ever more efficient ways has supported the proliferation of literacy, media, religion, education, commerce, and art. It has created civilizations, fostering the fomenting of revolutions and the stabilizing of regimes. Witness history's greatest press run, which produced 6.5 billion copies of Mao zhu xi yu lu, Quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-tung (Zedong), or the fact that Leonardo da Vinci left behind only 15 paintings but 4,000 works on paper. Now, on the cusp of "going paperless"--And amid rampant speculation about the effects of a digitally dependent society-we've come to a world-historic juncture to examine what paper means to civilization. Through tracing paper's evolution, Mark Kurlansky challenges common assumptions about technology's influence, affirming that paper is here to stay. 'Paper' will be the history that guides us forward in the twenty-first century and illuminates our times.
Subjects
The Comedy of Errors
Hundert Jahre : G. Haindlsche Papierfabriken
Paper machine design and operation
Handbook for pulp & paper technologists
Studies in Canadian export opportunities in the U.S. market
Papermaking
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Paper?
This edition of Paper has approximately 389 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Paper?
For most readers, Paper typically takes between 8h 6m and 5h 24m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 97,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 29m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 97,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Paper?
The estimated word count for Paper is approximately 97,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Paper?
Paper was written by Mark Kurlansky.
When was Paper published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2016. The original work may have been published on a different date.