Writing and society: an introduction
Auteur :
Coulmas, Florian
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781107602434
Date de publication :
7 févr. 2013
Dimensions :
21,0 x 15,0 x 2,5 cm
Poids :
250 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Drawing on contemporary and historical examples, from clay tablets to touchscreen displays, this book is a general account of the place of writing in society. It explores the functions of writing and written language, analysing its consequences for language, society, economy and politics.