Abstract
World Book and Copyright Day was established by a resolution of the 28th General Council of UNESCO in 1995. Its avowed aim was 'to pay a world-wide tribute to books and authors on this date, encouraging everyone, and in particular young people, to discover the pleasure of reading and gain a renewed respect for the irreplaceable contributions of those who have furthered the social and cultural progress of humanity.' This article examines the context for World Book and Copyright Day, the extent to which cultural and commercial interests have converged in the activities of the day and argues that an analysis of the activities of the day reveal a specifically European attitude to book culture.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 225 |
| Journal | Publishing Research Quarterly |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 28 Aug 2007 |
Keywords
- book culture
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