The Guardian of All Things : The Epic Story of Human Memory (Paperback)

from Jennisis

This book is a fascinating survey of the history of mankind's attempts to immortalize human knowledge. From the birth of communication to the advent of the Internet, Malone touches on all methods of documentation and recording. Despite the huge scope of the topic, this book did not seem neglectfu...

from dickmanikowski

Far-ranging examination of the pivotal role that memory plays in human life. Malone explores the history, biology, and sociological aspects of human culture. Speech begat writing. Scrolls and books begat libraries. The printing press arrived on the scene, and literacy began to climb. Photography ...

from Jennisis

This book is a fascinating survey of the history of mankind's attempts to immortalize human knowledge. From the birth of communication to the advent of the Internet, Malone touches on all methods of documentation and recording. Despite the huge scope of the topic, this book did not seem neglectfu...

from dickmanikowski

Far-ranging examination of the pivotal role that memory plays in human life. Malone explores the history, biology, and sociological aspects of human culture. Speech begat writing. Scrolls and books begat libraries. The printing press arrived on the scene, and literacy began to climb. Photography ...