Ordering Knowledge in the Roman Empire
- ISBN-10
- 0511508107
- ISBN-13
- 9780511508103
- Category
- Information organization
- Pages
- 320
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014-05-14
- Author
- Whitmarsh Tim Koenig Jason
Description
This fascinating collection of essays considers the dialogue between technical literature and imperial society, drawing on, developing and critiquing a range of modern cultural theories (including those of Michel Foucault and Edward Said).
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