Bibliologies

/ˌbɪbliˈɒlədʒiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of bibliology; multiple systems, studies, or approaches to the science and study of books.

Etymology

From bibliology + -es (standard English plural). The plural form acknowledges that different cultures, eras, and scholars might have different bibliologies or approaches to book study.

Kelly Says

Different bibliologies exist across cultures—Islamic bibliography, for instance, developed unique methods for authenticating hadith manuscripts that differ from how Western scholars authenticate Shakespeare.

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