Writing systems: an introduction to their linguistic analysis
Auteur :
Coulmas, Florian
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521782173
Date de publication :
28 nov. 2002
Dimensions :
23,6 x 15,9 x 2,6 cm
Poids :
582 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
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.