Wax Tablets of the Mind: Cognitive Studies of Memory and Literacy in Classical Antiquity
Author:   Jocelyn Penny Small
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
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9780415149839


Pages:   396
Publication Date:   04 September 1997
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Jocelyn Penny Small
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.340kg
ISBN:  

9780415149839


ISBN 10:   0415149835
Pages:   396
Publication Date:   04 September 1997
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

"Preface. Introduction. Part 1. Logistics of the Classical Literate 1. Memory for Words 2. Ancient Books 3. ""Publication"" 4. The Organization of Collections 5. Retrieval: Documents and Texts 6. The Cognitive Development of the Muses Part 2: The Historical Development of Ancient Memory Techniques 7. The Greek Methods 8. The Roman Contribution 9. Other Advice for Improving Memory Part 3: Writing Habits of the Literate 10. Tools of the Trade 11. Research Techniques 12. Composing the Work 13. Types of Works or Genres 14. Indirect Applications of the Art of Memory Conclusion. Select Bibliography and Abbreviations. Index Locorum. Index."

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'The author of this informative and lively study deserves our gratitude for presenting to us clearly the way in which literacy, memory, and technology work together in a culture.' James W. Halporn, Indiana/Harvard University<br><br>This book is loaded with sophisticated bibliography, charmingly written in an engaging style free of jargon, and punctuated by humour. Every Classicist should read it.' The Journal of Roman Studies<br><br>'This is a fascinating book.' - Journal for the Study of the Old Testament


'The author of this informative and lively study deserves our gratitude for presenting to us clearly the way in which literacy, memory, and technology work together in a culture.' ? James W. Halporn, Indiana/Harvard University<br><br>This book is loaded with sophisticated bibliography, charmingly written in an engaging style free of jargon, and punctuated by humour. Every Classicist should read it.' ? The Journal of Roman Studies<br><br>'This is a fascinating book.' - Journal for the Study of the Old Testament


... Small's very well researched information... make me happy...to have this book on my shelves. <br>-Written Language and Literacy <br> The author of this informative and lively study deserves our gratitude for presenting to us clearly the way in which literacy, memory, and technology work together in a culture. <br>- Bryn Mawr Classical Review <br>


'The author of this informative and lively study deserves our gratitude for presenting to us clearly the way in which literacy, memory, and technology work together in a culture.' - James W. Halporn, Indiana/Harvard University `This book is loaded with sophisticated bibliography, charmingly written in an engaging style free of jargon, and punctuated by humour. Every Classicist should read it.' - The Journal of Roman Studies 'This is a fascinating book.' - Journal for the Study of the Old Testament


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