Writing Systems

An Introduction to Their Linguistic Analysis

Autor*innen

• Florian Coulmas

Reihen

• Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics

Parameter

• 292 Seiten
• 11 Lesestunden

• Linguistik

Mehr zum Buch

The book explores the evolution of writing systems, detailing their structures and functions from ancient cuneiform to modern English spelling. It provides an illustrated overview of various global writing systems, alongside a historical review of writing's development. Additionally, it delves into the relationship between literacy and society, offering insights into how written language shapes the literate mind.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• Einband: Paperback