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bibliology

/ˌbɪblɪˈɒlədʒi/ noun · British & US
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What does bibliology mean?

noun

The study of books, especially their history, production, and dissemination. It encompasses the analysis of the social, cultural, and economic contexts in which books are created, disseminated, and consumed.

Example

"The scholar's work in bibliology shed new light on the printing practices of 16th-century Europe."

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