The writing systems of the world (The Language library)

Type

Book

Authors

Florian Coulmas

ISBN 10

0631165134

ISBN 13

9780631165132

Tags

Historical Study & Educational Resources, Foreign Language Study & Reference, Alphabet, Reference

Description

First edition. Spoken language precedes writing, but what does writing mean for language? The author examines ways of turning speech into writing, surveys historical and current approaches, discusses writing reform, "graphicization" of non-written languages, "romanization" of non-Indo-European languages, and other matters. With tables, illustrations, notes, references, and index. x, 302 page. cloth, dust jacket.. 8vo.. - from Amzon

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