Writing Systems: An Introduction to Their Linguistic Analysis (Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics)

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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.

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EAN/ISBN:: 9780521782173
Medium:: Bound edition
Number of pages:: 292
Publication date:: 2002-11-28
Publisher:: Cambridge University Press
Languages:: english
Manufacturer:: Unknown

EAN/ISBN:: 9780521782173
Medium:: Bound edition
Number of pages:: 292
Publication date:: 2002-11-28
Publisher:: Cambridge University Press
Languages:: english
Manufacturer:: Unknown

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