Format:
ix, 302 Seiten
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Illustrationen
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24 cm
Edition:
First published in paperback
ISBN:
0631180281
Series Statement:
The language library
Note:
Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 274-289
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Pt. I. Theoretical perspectives. What writing is all about -- From icon to symbol : the general trend of evolution -- Units of speech and units of writing -- pt. II. Writing systems. Sacred characters : the theocratic script of Egypt -- From word tro syllable I : cuneiform writing -- An alternative to th alphabet : the Chinese writing system -- From word to syllable II : Chinese characters for other languages -- Semitic writing : syllables or consonants? -- The alphabet -- Writing in India -- pt. III. Practical problems. From letter to sound : deciphering written languages --From sound to letter : creating alphabets -- Writing reform : conditions and implications -- pt. IV. Conclusion. What writing means for linguistics -- Appendix I. Ancient Near Eastern chronology -- Appendix II. Far Eastern chronology.
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Bibliography: p274-289. - Includes index
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0631165134
Language:
English
Subjects:
Comparative Studies. Non-European Languages/Literatures
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General works
Keywords:
Schrift
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Sprache
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Geschichte
Author information:
Coulmas, Florian 1949-
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