Bucher Fur Alle : Die UNESCO und die weltweite Förderung des Buches 1946 - 1982

Books for All! Bücher für alle! Livres pour tous! ¡Libros para todos!: This was the slogan of UNESCO's worldwide efforts to improve access to books. In the present work, the author conducts case studies of book promotion projects, and evaluates their impact. At the same time, the examination raises fundamental questions about the societal role of the book. It offers a global comparison of differently structured book markets and international book cultures.