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Writing: Theory and History of the Technology of Civilization Hardback - 2009 - 1st Edition
by Barry B. Powell
- New
- Hardcover
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- Title Writing: Theory and History of the Technology of Civilization
- Author Barry B. Powell
- Binding Hardback
- Edition number 1st
- Edition 1
- Condition New
- Pages 296
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher John Wiley & Sons
- Date 2009-04-20
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Table of Contents
- Bookseller's Inventory # A9781405162562
- ISBN 9781405162562 / 1405162562
- Weight 1.2 lbs (0.54 kg)
- Dimensions 9.26 x 6.44 x 0.81 in (23.52 x 16.36 x 2.06 cm)
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Themes
- Chronological Period: Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
- Library of Congress subjects Writing - History, Alphabet - History
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2008046991
- Dewey Decimal Code 411.09
From the publisher
From the rear cover
Tracing the origins of writing tied to speech from ancient Sumer through the Greek alphabet and beyond, the book examines the earliest evidence for writing in Mesopotamia in the fourth millennium BC, the relations of these systems to Egyptian and Chinese writing, the origins of purely phonographic systems, and the mystery of alphabetic writing.
With examples from contemporary and historical writing systems, and many illustrations, Writing shows how the structures of writing served and do serve certain social needs and in turn create deep patterns of social behavior.
Media reviews
Citations
- Choice, 12/01/2009, Page 0
- Science, 04/03/2009, Page 38