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

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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. Read more

ISBN10 0521787378
ISBN13 978-0521787376
Edition Illustrated
Language English
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Dimensions 6 x 0.73 x 9 inches
Item Weight 15.2 ounces
Print length 270 pages
Part of series Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics
Publication date December 23, 2002

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