By Chris Haughton (author) , Chris Haughton (illustrator)
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A journey through the evolution of knowledge, communication, and information. The debut non-fiction book by best-selling author Chris Haughton.
History, as it is often taught, is a list of kings and queens and treaties and events. It presents the what and when, but it rarely asks why.
Why is it that we had kings and queens at all?
Why then all of a sudden did we abandon them and shift to democracies?
Why did the world's religions rise around the same time?
Why is society dominated by men?
The answers all come down to the same thing: information. The striving to share information, and - at the same time - the striving to undermine it, explains so much of today's world and connects so many seemingly unconnected things: the rise of religions, states, science, democracy, the west, militarism, racism, fascism, consumerism, big tech, polarisation, and AI.
This history of information is closely connected to the history of visual communication - and as these two are largely the same - it makes sense to tell this story visually: a history of graphics told through graphics. The History of Information , through a mix of timelines, graphics, and illustrations, clearly breaks down and explains each concept for children and adults alike.
The History of Information includes:
"This mind-expanding nonfiction book for 9+ examines the history of information-sharing via cave art, oral storytelling, print, postal networks, propaganda and computing, with Haughton’s characteristic graphic artwork effortlessly distilling complex concepts. An exciting, ambitious departure from an author best known for classic picture books." Guardian
"This ambitious book is as dense and complex as it is captivating and accessible." Inis
"Beautiful, informative and quietly revolutionary" Just Imagine
"I highly recommend The History of Information by Chris Haughton, one of the best non-fiction books I've ever read...an outstanding book by an award winning Irish author and illustrator." The Irish Times
Chris Haughton is an Irish designer and illustrator, and the acclaimed author of the picture books A Bit Lost , Oh No, George! , Shh! We Have a Plan , Goodnight Everyone , Don't Worry, Little Crab and Maybe ...
His books have won many prestigious prizes and awards across the world, from the Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Award to The Irish Children's Book of the Year, and have been published into thirty different languages.
He has also won the 2011 Marion Vannett Ridgway Award, Dutch Picture Book of the Year and was named one of the Booktrust's Best New Illustrators 2011. Originally from Dublin, Chris Haughton now lives in London.
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A journey through the evolution of knowledge, communication, and information. The debut non-fiction book by best-selling author Chris Haughton.History, as it is often taught, is a list of kings and queens and treaties and events. It presents the what and when, but it rarely asks why.Why is it that we had kings and queens at all?Why then all of a sudden did we abandon them and shift to democracies?Why did the world's religions rise around the same time?Why is society dominated by men?The answers all come down to the same thing: information.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The History of Information and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
The History of Information features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Featured Books for 11+ readers, History, People / Places, Science, Books to Motivate Reluctant Readers age 11+, Recommendations, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
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The History of Information was written by Chris Haughton and published by Dorling Kindersley Limited an imprint of Dorling Kindersley Ltd
The History of Information has 143 pages
£18.00, reduced from £20.00. In Stock.
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