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Why did some people fear the effect of easily available printed books? Choose one example from Europe and one from India
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Some people
especially from upper class and powerful class feared the effect of easily
available printed books. Their cause of fear was that due to the spread of
literacy among the common people they may loose their position or authorities.
Some people feared that this may lead to the spread of rebellions and irreligious
thoughts. For example -
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In Europe, the Roman Catholic Church
tried to curb the printed books through the Index of Prohibited Books.
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In India, the Vernacular Press Act
imposed restrictions on Indian press and various local newspapers. Also, some
religious leaders and some people from upper castes expressed their fear.
Some people
especially from upper class and powerful class feared the effect of easily
available printed books. Their cause of fear was that due to the spread of
literacy among the common people they may loose their position or authorities.
Some people feared that this may lead to the spread of rebellions and irreligious
thoughts. For example -
- In Europe, the Roman Catholic Church tried to curb the printed books through the Index of Prohibited Books.
- In India, the Vernacular Press Act imposed restrictions on Indian press and various local newspapers. Also, some religious leaders and some people from upper castes expressed their fear.
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