Writing Systems: A Linguistic Approach

by Henry Rogers

Book Overview

Accessibly written, Writing Systems: A Linguistic Approach provides detailed coverage of all major writing systems of historical or structural significance with thorough discussion of structure, history, and social context as well as important theoretical issues. Discusses systems as diverse as Chinese, Greek, and Maya. Presents each system in light of four major aspects of writing: history and development, internal structure, the relationship of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0631234640
• ISBN13: 9780631234647
• Release Date: July 2004
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.7" x 9.6"