Writing Systems: A Linguistic Approach

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Publication Date: July 2,2004
Category: Semantics


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Accessibly written, Writing Systems: A Linguistic Approach provides detailed coverage of most major writing systems of historical or structural significance with thorough discussion of structure, history, and social context in addition to important theoretical issues.
  • Contains glossary of technical terms, comprehensive illustrations, exercises and additional reading suggestions to assist in teaching from the reserve.

    • Presents each program in light of four main aspects of writing: background and development, internal framework, the partnership of writing and vocabulary, and sociolinguistic factors. Discusses systems as varied as Chinese, Greek, and Maya.

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