Question 1: What is a book? Books use certain methods and means to systematically record knowledge content in certain forms and symbols (text, pictures, electronic files, etc.) according to a certain style. Based on materials of a certain form, it is a tool used to express ideas, accumulate experience, preserve knowledge and spread knowledge.
(1) The concept of book
The definition of book by UNESCO is: any book published by a publishing house (commercial company) with more than 49 pages, not including the front cover and back cover. Printed matter, with a specific title and author's name, an International Standard Book Number, a price and copyright protection, is called a book.
Books are writings that are recorded on certain forms of materials with text or other information symbols for the purpose of disseminating knowledge; books are the product of human social practice and a specific and constantly developing Knowledge dissemination tool.
The word "book" first appeared in "Historical Records? Xiao Xiangwei Family". When Liu Bang invaded Xianyang, "He Duxian collected the books of the Prime Minister of Qin and the Censor's Laws and Orders. Why was Pei Gong the king of Han?" As the prime minister...the king of Han knew the troubles in the world, the number of households, the strengths and weaknesses, and the sufferings of the people. How could he get the book of Qin?" The "books" here refer to maps and documents, which are different from the books we call today. Further exploration of the origin of the word "book" can be traced back to the allusion "He produces pictures and Luo produces books" recorded in "The Book of Changes". It reflects the close relationship between pictures and words. Although it is a myth and legend, it illustrates the fact that words originated from pictures. Pictures and words are indeed closely linked. The ancients called various text forms "calligraphy" and the method of writing "calligraphy". The word "book" is also used as a verb. When it is said to "write", it means "too many bamboos to write", "writing hard and fast", "big book special". "etc. Later, "book" was further extended to include all written records. Such as "letter", "document", "criminal letter", "imperial edict", "alliance letter" and so on. With the development of history, people's understanding of books is constantly changing. Today, people no longer refer to written records as "books". For example, documents, letters, edicts, and alliance letters all contain the word "book", but they are no longer included in the scope of books. Most of the contents of ancient records are of a narrative nature, such as oracle bone inscriptions, bronze inscriptions, etc., which fall into this category. Their main function is to aid memory so that they can be checked and referenced when necessary. Their nature is equivalent to archives for later generations. Later, people realized from practice that these recorded materials can be transformed into tools for summarizing experience and imparting knowledge. As a result, works appeared specifically for imparting knowledge and for people to read. In this way, the word book has acquired a newer and narrower meaning. Later, any written record that did not have the purpose of disseminating experience, imparting knowledge, and being read by others was not considered a book. With the development of productivity and the progress of society, people began to realize that she used words to promote ideas and spread knowledge. A system of books was also gradually formed, and a system of documents was formed to deal with daily affairs. As a result, books and archives were gradually distinguished.
In ancient my country, people had different definitions of books. For example, starting from the content of books, there is: "The six families of Bai family are all called Shu Ye" ("Shang Shu? Preface"). Those who start from the form of the book think: "It was written in a book written on bamboo and silk" ("Shuowen Jiezi? Preface"). Obviously, these definitions are products of the times and are based on the actual situation at that time. It is impossible to make a comprehensive summary of future developments. However, the above definition has correctly revealed the content and formal characteristics of books at that time, and regarded "book" as a specific concept, distinguishing it from original written records. After thousands of years of evolution, the scope of knowledge as the content of books has expanded, the methods of description and expression have increased, and the material carriers and production methods used have changed many times; thus, various types of books have emerged. types, writing methods, carriers, book systems and various production methods. All these have prompted people to have a more systematic and clear concept of books.
To this day, books are still divided into broad and narrow senses.
In real life, we often encounter some interesting phenomena such as being late: For concepts such as "library" and "library and information work", "book" is broad and refers to various types of reading materials, including oracle bone inscriptions, Epigraphic rubbings, hand-copied scrolls, as well as contemporary published books, newspapers, and even new technological products such as audio-visual materials, microfilms (volumes), and machine-readable catalogs; and in the actual work of libraries and information institutes, people In addition, books should be kept together with periodicals, newspapers, scientific and technological reports, technical standards, audio-visual materials, microform...gt;gt;
Question 2: What are the books according to the "Chinese Book Classification" 》To divide comparative science:
1. Marxist works
2. Philosophy
3. Social science
4. Natural science
5. Comprehensive books
Among them, social sciences can be subdivided into:
1. General Introduction to Social Sciences
2 , Politics, Law
3. Military
4. Economy
5. Culture, science, education, sports
6. Language , Text 7. Literature (including world literature and national literature)
8. Art (including painting, sculpture, calligraphy, seal cutting, music, drama and dance, photography and architectural art, primitive art)
p>9. History (including archeology, world history, and national history), geography
Question 3: What is the metaphor of a book
Educators say: book It is the key to wisdom.
Politicians say: Books are the life of generations.
Economists say: Books are information about getting rich.
Literary writers say: Books are human nutrition.
Historians say: Books are the ladder of progress.
Struggling people say: Books are the guide in life.
Knowledge seekers say: Books are a "good meal" when you are hungry.
The explorer said: Books are ships leading to the other side.
The confused person said: The book is the morning star in the heart.
Students say: Books are teachers who don’t speak.
The heaviest
The heaviest book [English] weighs 2 and a half tons, covers an area of ??41 square meters, has a catalog of 520,000 pages, and took 12 years to compile.
The largest book [US] is 3.07m long, 2.74m wide, has 300 pages, and weighs 256.25kg.
The smallest book has an area of ??1.4 square millimeters, a maximum of 20 pages, and is laser printed.
The first paper book "Three Kingdoms"
Famous quotes about books
Books are the life of our time - Belinsky
Books are a huge power - Lenin
Books are the ladder of human progress - Gorky
Books are the president of human knowledge - Shakespeare
Books It is the treasure house of human thought - Ushinsky
Books - the world's treasure - Thoreau
Good books are the most precious treasures - Belinsky
Books are the only immortal thing - Chute
Books make people the masters of the universe - Pavlenko
The entire past lies in the book The soul of human beings - Carlyle
The influence of people is short and weak, but the influence of books is extensive and far-reaching - Pushkin
People can't live without books just like they can't live without air - Ke Lolev
Books are not only life, but also the source of cultural life in the present, past and future - Kufayev
Books introduce us to the best society and make us Get to know the great wise men of all ages---Smiles
Books are this tool for transforming the soul. What mankind needs is enlightening nourishment. And reading is exactly this kind of nourishment - Victor Hugo
Books are beacons standing in the vast sea of ??time - Whipple
Books - the real university of our time ――Carlyle
Books inspired my intellect and soul, and helped me escape from the putrid quagmire. Without them, I would have drowned in it, choked by stupid and vulgar things. Live - Gorky
Books are like a magic lamp, which illuminates people's most distant and bleak life paths - Upit
Books have the power of immortality. It is the longest lasting fruit of human activities - Smeers
Ideal books are the key to wisdom - Leo Tolstoy
Except for barbaric countries, the entire world All are ruled by books - Fortel
Books are the ever-lasting beacon of accumulated wisdom for the world - Cortez
Books can guide us into a noble society and get to know each era. The greatest person in history - Smiles
Books make people become unrestrained - Gratkov
Only books are immortal - Choate
Books make us the inheritors of the spiritual life of all previous eras - Qinninger
Books are the legacy left by genius to mankind, passed down from generation to generation, and they are also gifts to those who have not yet been born - ― Edison
Books are mentors for young people and nurses for the elderly. In times of silence, books make us happy and away from all pain ― Corrier
Books are good teachers who educate us. There is no need for whipping and rooting, no words or reprimands, no tuition fees, and no formality... The love for books is the love for wisdom - Debury
Books are consultants who are always nearby. They can provide you with the knowledge you need at any time, and you can repeat this consultant as many times as you wish - Keller
A book lover, He will certainly not lack a loyal friend, a good teacher, a lovely companion, and a warm comforter - Barrow
Books are friends, although they have no enthusiasm, but they are very loyal - Yu Fruit
Books are the experience of predecessors - Labray
Books are inseparable life partners and mentors for young people - Gorky
Books are the world nutritional supplements.
Life without books is like no sunshine; wisdom without books is like a bird without wings - Shakespeare
Books are the food of young people, they make the elderly happy, they are also the decoration of prosperity and the source of danger in times of crisis. A refuge that soothes the soul. It is the seed of happiness at home and does not become an obstacle outside, but when traveling, it is a night companion - Cicero
Books are the best friends. When you encounter any difficulties in life, you can turn to it for help, and it will never abandon you - Dude...gt;gt;
Question 4: What is comprehensive According to my understanding, the so-called comprehensive books should include books on culture, economy, science and technology, social history, philosophy, etc. from all over the world.
Question 5: What is a copy of a book? Copy and copy are both terms in library science, and what is outside the copy is a copy.
Let’s put it this way, those things in the library that are not allowed to be borrowed and are not put into circulation are library books; those that can be borrowed are copies.
Question 6: What is a picture book? Picture book is called Picture Book in English. When using Chinese characters, it is called "picture book" in traditional Chinese. As the name suggests, it is "a picture book". It refers to a type of books that are mainly paintings with a small amount of text. The picture books on the market now are mainly read by young children, and their content involves literature, education, science popularization, etc. In terms of adult picture books, writers such as Jimi Mi and Qian Haiyan have emerged in recent years.