LEADER 02675nam 22005055 450 001 9911049097203321 005 20260102122826.0 010 $a981-9661-19-6 024 7 $a10.1007/978-981-96-6119-0 035 $a(CKB)44769869800041 035 $a(DE-He213)978-981-96-6119-0 035 $a(EXLCZ)9944769869800041 100 $a20260102d2025 u| 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur||||||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aHistory of Printing Techniques in China /$fby Pan Jixing 205 $a1st ed. 2025. 210 1$aSingapore :$cSpringer Nature Singapore :$cImprint: Springer,$d2025. 215 $a1 online resource (XIII, 487 p. 232 illus., 201 illus. in color.) 311 08$a981-9661-18-8 327 $aIntroduction -- The Historical Origin of Printing -- The invention and development of papermaking -- The Origin and Development of Block Printing. 330 $aThis book presents a systematic discussion of the history of Chinese printing technology, encompassing the origins and evolution of writing, the invention and refinement of papermaking techniques, and the emergence and progression of various printing techniques. It meticulously examines related processes, including papermaking, woodblock printing, movable type printing, and mono-printing, alongside their respective impacts on printing itself. Furthermore, the book systematically explores the profound influence of Chinese printing technology on neighboring countries and its contribution to global culture since its inception. It serves not only as a history of printing but also as a concise narrative of the history of civilization. By delving into the history of printing, readers are afforded insights into the intricate interplay between printing technology and various societal aspects, including the economy, legal systems, art, culture, and education, as well as its essential role in facilitating social advancement. 606 $aTechnology 606 $aHistory 606 $aChina$xHistory 606 $aCultural property 606 $aHistory of Technology 606 $aHistory of China 606 $aCultural Heritage 615 0$aTechnology. 615 0$aHistory. 615 0$aChina$xHistory. 615 0$aCultural property. 615 14$aHistory of Technology. 615 24$aHistory of China. 615 24$aCultural Heritage. 676 $a600.09 700 $aJixing$b Pan$4aut$4http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut$01891125 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9911049097203321 996 $aHistory of Printing Techniques in China$94533864 997 $aUNINA