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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 illustrationsFormat:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1405162562
ISBN13:9781405162562
Release Date:April 2009
Publisher:Wiley-Blackwell
Length:296 Pages
Weight:1.25 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.4" x 9.3"
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