"Writing: Theory and History of the Technology of Civilization"
traces the origins of writing tied to speech from ancient Sumer
through the Greek alphabet and beyond.
Examines the earliest evidence for writing in Mesopotamia in the
fourth millennium BC, the origins of purely phonographic systems,
and the mystery of alphabetic writing
Includes discussions of Ancient Egyptian, Chinese, and Mayan
writing
Shows how the structures of writing served and do serve social
needs and in turn create patterns of social behavior
Clarifies the argument with many illustrations
General
| Imprint: |
Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd)
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
March 2009 |
| First published: |
April 2009 |
| Authors: |
B. Powell
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| Dimensions: |
244 x 163 x 22mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
298 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-4051-6256-2 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
Promotions
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| LSN: |
1-4051-6256-2 |
| Barcode: |
9781405162562 |
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