“In antiquity and the Middle Ages reading was necessarily reading aloud.”
Book:The Gutenberg Galaxy
Quote by Marshall McLuhan
Work
The Gutenberg Galaxy
This seminal work delves into the profound effects of the invention of the printing press, examining its influence on language, literacy, and the development of modern society. more
Author
Marshall McLuhan
Marshall McLuhan was a renowned Canadian philosopher, communication theorist, and media theorist whose theories had a profound impact on modern media and communication technologies. His famous 'The Medium is the Message' theory, among others, has influenced the fields of advertising, film, television, and the internet. more
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