The Influence of the Printing Press

While primary forms of text production were invented in places such as ancient China and some regions of Europe, many texts were handwritten, which was both tiring and time-consuming. Once the printing press was invented, it was possible to spread and share information in faster and efficient manner. Also, the production of texts documentations was also accurate, which greatly assisted in public education about pertinent issues (Littlejohn n. p. This essay will explore the way the invention of the printing press affected society and how it has shaped the way people share information. p. The changes accruing from the use of the Gutenberg print resulted into a dramatic social and cultural transformation. There was increased distribution of printed works. This directly impacted the rise of the Renaissance in Europe.

The Bible was made available in print and people could read it in both Latin and common languages. The ready availability of print copies allowed scientist to spend more time in study and there was no need to travel across Europe to access rare copies of books. Moreover, the printing press was a major precursor of the Renaissance. The printing press transformed the renaissance that had started in early years before the invention of the Gutenberg printer. The printing press transformed the Renaissance because it presented opportunities to study the past by making ancient copies available in prints. The reproduction of ancient manuscripts established a foundation for future developments. p. Conclusion Gutenberg’s invention of the printing press influenced almost every facet of the human life.