The Printed Word: Architect of Nationalism

In the reading, "The Printed Word: Architect of Nationalism," by Marshall McLuhan, the author focuses more on the part of writing that concerns printing, which created a more modern world.  "For print presented an image of repeatable precision that inspired totally new forms of extending social energies." (pg. 172) People were able to get so many things out of print, is what the author is trying to say here.  It was not just about reading the words.  It was the first teaching machine along with the first mass-produced commodity.  In reading this article, we learn about technology and how it is becoming much more prevalent in our society and is changing the styles of writing, and will continue to change the styles of writing on a constant basis.