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Print Culture and The Modern World
Describe the significance of print in regard to debate.
This had significance in different spheres of life.
(i)Print created the possibility of wide circulation of ideas, and introduced a new world of debate and discussion.
(ii)Even those who disagreed with established authorities could now print and circulate their ideas.
(iii)Through the printed message, they could persuade people to think differently, and move them to action.
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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.
Where was the earliest kind of print technology developed?
For what purpose, the earliest textbooks were printed in China?
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