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Papermaking: The Historical Diffusion of an Ancient Technique

Year: 2017

Type: book-chapter

Abstract: This chapter explores how and when techniques of paper making diffused from China across Eurasia to the Mediterranean region and from there to the rest of Europe in the period between 600 and 1500. It also investigates the factors that enhanced and impeded this spatial diffusion of knowledge, including the availability of raw materials and adoption of differing technologies, as well as the roles of religion, trade, physical environment, emigration, imports, and exports.

Source: Knowledge and space

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-44654-7_3

Author: Jonathan M. Bloom

Institution: Boston College

Language: English

Topic: Historical Studies and Socio-cultural Analysis

Subfield: History and Philosophy of Science

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W2579092602

FWCI: 8.313

Cites: 36

Cited by: 34

Related to: 10