Speaking of Information : The Library Juice Quotation Book

Rory Litwin

ISBN 10: 0980200415 / ISBN 13: 9780980200416

Published by Library Juice Press, 2009

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Speaking of Information: The Library Juice Quotation Book is a compilation of quotations originally collected for the 'Quotes of the Week' section of Library Juice, an e-zine published by Rory Litwin between 1998 and 2005 that dealt with philosophical and political dimensions of librarianship. Persons quoted include famous, not-so-famous, and infamous figures from classical to contemporary periods. Librarians are quoted, as well as intellectuals, politicians, novelists, scientists, celebrities, and other commentators. Some quotes are about libraries and librarians, others are about intellectual freedom, and others are about the information society from a philosophical perspective. A central thread tying these quotations together is the idea of the library as servant and protector of the public sphere. A rich collection easily dipped in and out of.

Seller Inventory # 9780980200416

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Speaking of Information : The Library Juice Quotation Book
• Publisher: Library Juice Press
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0980200415
• ISBN 13: 9780980200416
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 198W x 129H x 10D millimeters 198 millimeters width by 129 millimeters height by 10 millimeters depth
• Weight: 190 grams

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Synopsis

Speaking of Information: The Library Juice Quotation Book is a compilation of quotations originally collected for the "Quotes of the Week" section of Library Juice, an e-zine published by Rory Litwin between 1998 and 2005 that dealt with philosophical and political dimensions of librarianship. Persons quoted include famous, not-so-famous, and infamous figures from classical to contemporary periods. Librarians are quoted, as well as intellectuals, politicians, novelists, scientists, celebrities, and other commentators. Some quotes are about libraries and librarians, others are about intellectual freedom, and others are about the information society from a philosophical perspective. A central thread tying these quotations together is the idea of the library as servant and protector of the public sphere. A rich collection easily dipped in and out of.

About the Author

Martin Wallace is the Bishop of Selby in Yorkshire. He has also been the chaplain of a seventh-century Celtic chapel and also compiled Pocket Celtic Prayers.