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Documents That Changed the World

Documents That Changed the World

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A look at documents that have made a difference in the world. Joe Janes, of the University of Washington Information School, tells the stories of these important information objects, how and why they were created, and the impacts they’ve had. These documents also tell the story of human society, and its never ending evolution. Look for our Podcast in the iTunes Store

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