Writing Systems Hardback: An Introduction to Their Linguistic Analysis (Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics)
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During its long history the problem of reducing language to writing, and conversely that of interpreting written signs as language, has found a variety of solutions which still exist in the form of different writing systems. Written by a leading expert, this new textbook provides an accessible introduction to the major writing systems of the world, from cuneiform to English spelling. Florian Coulmas presents detailed descriptions of the world's writing systems and explains their structural complexities as well as the intricate relationship between written and spoken language. The book also provides a clear and engaging account of the history of writing and its consequences for human thought and literate society. This illustrated textbook includes questions for discussion at the end of each chapter, and an up-to-date explanation of theoretical issues. Clearly organised and engagingly written, it is the ideal textbook for use on courses on writing systems.Table of contents:1. What is writing? 2. The basic options: meaning and sound 3. Signs of words 4. Signs of syllables 5. Signs of segments 6. Consonants and vowels 7. Vowel incorporation 8. Analysis and interpretation 9. Mixed systems 10. History of writing 11. Psycholinguistics of writing 12. Sociolinguistics of writing Appendix: Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 1.This richly illustrated textbook introduces the major writing systems of the world - from cuneiform to English spelling - explaining their structural makeup and how they work. It also includes a review of the history of writing and a discussion of the literate mind and the literate society.This textbook introduces the major writing systems of the world - from cuneiform to English spelling.290 pages - 65 tables 58 figuresVersandfertig in über 4 Wochen, Hardcover, Neuware.

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2002. 292p. Hardback. Series: Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics. During its long history the problem of reducing language to writing: Cambridge University Press. Cambridge University Press, 2002. 292p. Hardback. Series: Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics. During its long history the problem of reducing language to writing, and conversely that of interpreting written signs as language, has found a variety of solutions which still exist in the form of different writing systems. Written by a leading expert, this new textbook provides an accessible introduction to the major writing systems of the world, from cuneiform to English spelling. Florian Coulmas presents detailed descriptions of the world's writing systems and explains their structural complexities as well as the intricate relationship between written and spoken language. The book also provides a clear and engaging account of the history of writing and its consequences for human thought and literate society. This illustrated textbook includes questions for discussion at the end of each chapter, and an up-to-date explanation of theoretical issues. Clearly organised and engagingly written, it is the ideal textbook for use on courses on writing systems. (Publisher's information).

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During its long history the problem of reducing language to writing, and conversely that of interpreting written signs as language, has found a variety of solutions which still exist in the form of different writing systems. Written by a leading expert, this new textbook provides an accessible introduction to the major writing systems of the world, from cuneiform to English spelling. Florian Coulmas presents detailed descriptions of the world's writing systems and explains their structural compl... During its long history the problem of reducing language to writing, and conversely that of interpreting written signs as language, has found a variety of solutions which still exist in the form of different writing systems. Written by a leading expert, this new textbook provides an accessible introduction to the major writing systems of the world, from cuneiform to English spelling. Florian Coulmas presents detailed descriptions of the world's writing systems and explains their structural complexities as well as the intricate relationship between written and spoken language. The book also provides a clear and engaging account of the history of writing and its consequences for human thought and literate society. This illustrated textbook includes questions for discussion at the end of each chapter, and an up-to-date explanation of theoretical issues. Clearly organised and engagingly written, it is the ideal textbook for use on courses on writing systems. Productinformatie:Taal: Engels;Oorspronkelijke titel: Writing Systems: An Introduction to Their Linguistic Analysis;Afmetingen: 26x228x152 mm;Gewicht: 600,00 gram;Druk: 1;ISBN10: 0521782171;ISBN13: 9780521782173;Product breedte: 159 mm;Product hoogte: 19 mm;Product lengte: 241 mm; Engels | Hardcover | 2002.

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Writing-Systems~~Florian-Coulmas, Writing Systems: An Introduction to Their Linguistic Analysis.