| Writing Systems: An Introduction to Their Linguistic Analysis Contributor(s): Coulmas, Florian (Author), Florian, Coulmas (Author), Anderson, S. R. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0521782171 ISBN-13: 9780521782173 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $139.65 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2002 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - General - Language Arts & Disciplines | Alphabets & Writing Systems |
| Dewey: 411 |
| LCCN: 2003268845 |
| Series: Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 6" W x 9" (1.32 lbs) 292 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The problem of reducing language to writing and conversely that of interpreting written signs as language has been resolved through the development of different writing systems. This illustrated textbook introduces the major writing systems of the world (from cuneiform to English spelling) and analyzes their structure and function. It includes a review of the history of writing and a discussion of the literate mind and society. |
Contributor Bio(s): Coulmas, Florian: - Florian Coulmas is Professor of Japanese Studies at Gerhard Mercator University, Duisburg. He has published several works on writing and written language including The Encyclopedia of Writing Systems (1996) and The Writing Systems of the World (1989). |