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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.
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Writing Systems, Florian Coulmas
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Writing Systems
- Subtitle
- An Introduction to Their Linguistic Analysis
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Florian Coulmas
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 292
- ISBN13
- 9780521787376
- Description
- 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.