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Print Culture and The Modern World
'The ideas of scientists and philosophers now became more accessible to the common people'. Explain.
The ideas of scientists and philosophers now became more accessible to the common people.
(i)Ancient and medieval scientific texts were compiled and published, and maps and scientific diagrams were widely printed.
(ii)When scientists like Isaac Newton began to publish their discoveries, they could influence a much wider circle of scientifically minded readers.
(iii)The writings of thinkers such as Thomas Paine, Voltaire and Jean Jacques Rousseau were also widely printed and read. Thus their ideas about science, reason and rationality found their way into popular literature.
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Write short notes to show what you know about:
The Gutenberg Press.
Write short notes to show what you know about:
Erasmus's idea of the printed book.
Write short notes to show what you know about:
The Vernacular Press Act
What did the spread of print culture in nineteenth century India mean to Women.
What did the spread of print culture in nineteenth century India mean to:
The poor
What did the spread of print culture in nineteenth century India mean to:
Reformers
Why did some people in eighteenth century Europe think that print culture would bring enlightenment and end despotism?
Why did some people fear the effect of easily available printed books? Choose one example from Europe and one from India.
What were the effects of the spread of print culture for poor people in nineteenth century India?
Explain how print culture assisted the growth of nationalism in India.
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