"Paper and Papermaking: From Antiquity to the Present" is a book that examines the history of paper and the process of its manufacture from ancient times to the present day. Author Richard Herring illuminates in detail all aspects of this important material, from its invention to its development in various civilizations. You will learn about the technological processes of paper production, the variety of materials that can be used for this purpose, as well as the impact of paper on culture, science and society as a whole. This book is an important source of information for anyone interested in the history of material culture and technological processes of production."