The Impact of the Invention of the Printing Press on Society
The invention of the printing press allowed the widespread release of information through the mass printing and production of books. This then created opportunities for a greater number of people to become aware of the events around them, paving the way for a more informed society.
The New Invention for Society
As a consequence, other changes in society became possible since information was no longer held in the hands of a select few but could be shared by others.