Writing Systems: An Introduction to Their Linguistic Analysis (Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics) Book + PRICE WATCH * Amazon pricing is not included in price watch

Writing Systems: An Introduction to Their Linguistic Analysis (Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics) Book

During its long history the problem of reducing language to writing, and conversely that of interpreting written signs as language, has found a variety of solutions which still exist in the form of different writing systems. This richly illustrated textbook introduces the major writing systems of the world from cuneiform to English spelling--explaining their structural makeup and how they work. It also includes a review of the history of writing and a discussion of the literate mind and the literate society.Read More

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    The problem of reducing language to writing and conversely that of interpreting written signs as language has been resolved through the development of different writing systems. This illustrated textbook introduces the major writing systems of the world (from cuneiform to English spelling) and analyzes their structure and function. It includes a review of the history of writing and a discussion of the literate mind and society.

  • 0521782171
  • 9780521782173
  • Florian Coulmas
  • 28 November 2002
  • Cambridge University Press
  • Hardcover (Book)
  • 292
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