The Impact of Print

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This paper analyzes the article "A Critical Examination of Claims Concerning the 'Impact' of Print", written by Daniela Lesley Evans. The paper summarizes the discussion in the paper and then discusses the theories that it presents. It specifically discusses the concept of the impact that the printing press and oral forms of media have had on the theory of education.

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"This crucial transferal movement of information lessens the need for public discourse of ideas and the greatly extends the individual knowledge base of the person that is using the print medium. In modern western culture, this aspect of print technology can certainly make it easier for individuals to attain higher levels of knowledge. For instance, if a certain individual is looking for information on biology or science, there are thousands of articles and books sources that can be accessed through the Internet [digital print] or at a bookstore or library. With the creation of the Internet the speed of availability for information allows for a more widespread access to knowledge, which certainly allows an ironic level of individuality within a massive public database. If one was to determine the availability of knowledge cross western culture, McLuhan's argument for independent access to this information would ensure a higher degree of learning."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Evans, Daniela Lesley. (1998). "A Critical Examination of Claims Concerning the 'Impact' of Print" The Media and Communication Study Site, edited by Daniela Chandler, March 1998. Online at: http://www.aber.ac.uk/media/Students/dle9701.html

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