Writing: Theory and History of the Technology of Civilization
Barry B. Powell
Writing: Theory and History of the Technology of Civilization traces the origins of writing tied to speech from ancient Sumer through the Greek alphabet and beyond. Examines the earliest evidence for writing in Mesopotamia in the fourth millennium BC, the origins of purely phonographic systems, and the mystery of alphabetic writing Includes discussions of Ancient Egyptian,Chinese, and Mayan writing Shows how the structures of writing served and do serve social needs and in turn create patterns of social behavior. Clarifies the argument with many illustrations
Tahun:
2009
Edisi:
1
Penerbit:
John Wiley & Sons
Bahasa:
english
Halaman:
297
ISBN 10:
1405162562
ISBN 13:
9781405162562
Fail:
EPUB, 9.01 MB
IPFS:
,
english, 2009
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