the circulation of ideas Flashcards
why was there a new need for a means of spreading ideas in the 18th century
first of all there was a spread of cultural debate and an improved cultural literacy linked to the enlightenment and its spread of rationalistic ideas
what were one of the main ways of spreading ideas
through printed paper
what difference did the printed word make
made information more accessible and affordable to the masses
which was the first english periodical and when and where was it published and by who
a current of general news published in london in 1622 printed by archer and bourne
when and where did the first newspaper appear
leipziger zeitung in germany in 1660
in which ways did journalism evolve in england
it took on its specific characteristics became a free profession encouraging the struggle for political and individual freedom
in which way the the 18th century journals differ from the previous ones
it avoided using controversial tones as it wanted to achieve the moralisation of public opinion among its middle class public
who was daniel defoe
a pioneer of journalism
the name of the periodical by daniel
the review
what were the main features of the review
main government organ and political stance corresponded to that of the tories . it covered religion,trade, manners and morals
What did this publication of the review influence
It had considerable influence on the gentle didacticism
The gentle didacticism were later found in periodicals like
The tatler by Richard Steele in 1709
The spectator (1711) by Joseph Addison
Why were some politicians concerned by the spread of journals and newspapers a
Because they feared that the widespread of newspapers and journals would give access to a widespread of power
How did journalist tried to limit the influence of newspapers and journals
By imposing new limitations , such as the obligation to use special paper with an official stamp
How did some newspapers respond to the increased of journals and newspapers
Some publications such as The Daily Courant or The Daily Advertiser began to use advertising as a means of survival
