1st Edition

The Sociocultural Functions of Edwardian Book Inscriptions Taking a Multimodal Ethnohistorical Approach

By Lauren Alex O'Hagan Copyright 2021
328 Pages 55 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

328 Pages 55 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

328 Pages 55 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This innovative text draws on theories and methodologies from the fields of multimodality, ethnography, and literacy studies to explore the sociocultural significance of book ownership and book inscriptions in Edwardian Britain. The Sociocultural Functions of Edwardian Book Inscriptions examines evidence gathered from historical records, archival documents, and the inscriptive practices of... Read more

Introduction:

The Sociocultural Functions of Edwardian Book Inscriptions

Chapter 1:

Edwardian Book Inscriptions: Their History, Types, and Patterns of Use

Chapter 2:

Inscribers, Owners, and Readers: Humanizing Edwardian Book Inscriptions

Chapter 3:

Reading Preferences, Attitudes, and Responses: Exploring Book Culture Through Edwardian Book Inscriptions

Chapter 4:

The Materiality of Edwardian Book Inscriptions: A Multimodal Ethnohistorical Perspective

Chapter 5:

Beyond Ownership: The Multifaceted Nature of Edwardian Book Inscriptions

Chapter 6:

Life, Death, and Rebirth: Tracing Edwardian Book Survival Through Inscriptive Evidence

Epilogue:

Rethinking Edwardian Book Inscriptions

 

Biography

Lauren Alex O’Hagan is a Researcher in the Department of Media and Communication Studies at Örebro University, Sweden.