The Spread of Paper

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This paper explores the history of paper and its migration to other civilizations and societies. The paper explains that the spread of paper outside of China ,where it was first developed, is most closely linked to its use as a medium for the religious written word, primarily that of Buddhists and Muslims. The paper explains that paper's use as a medium for the religious word facilitated the propagation of paper and paper technology across the Asian continent and to other civilizations.

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"One need only glance momentarily at the modern world to witness the vast importance of paper in all aspects of life. From literature to art to currency to industry, paper enjoys innumerable applications of every conceivable manner. The transition from the medieval world to modern times was dependant a great deal on paper. Among other things, it allowed for the mass reproduction of texts and subsequently widespread literacy. It also provided a more convenient method of financial exchange in the form of paper money. First developed in China, paper has found a place in almost every culture around the globe for thousands of different applications. The spread of paper outside of China, however, is most closely linked to its use as a medium for the religious written word, primarily that of Buddhists and Muslims. The nature of these religions and their respective religious documents facilitated the propagation of paper and paper technology across the Asian continent."

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