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Writing: The Story of Alphabets and Scripts

Georges Jean • Thames & Hudson • ISBN Not provided

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Writing: The Story of Alphabets and Scripts

Georges Jean • Thames & Hudson • ISBN-13 9780500300169

ISBN-10 Not provided • 1992 • 1st Edition

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An exploration of the history and development of writing systems across the world, 'Writing' by Georges Jean delves into the cultural and technological advancements that have shaped the way humans communicate through written language. The book covers a wide array of writing systems, from ancient scripts to modern alphabets, and examines their impact on society and culture.

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Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Paperback1st Edition1992
Pages: 216Language: EnglishPaper finish: Matte

Catalog notes

Contributor: Georges Jean

Cultural context

Category: Ancient CivilizationsCategory: CommunicationCategory: Communication StudiesCategory: Cultural HistoryCategory: History Of WritingCategory: LinguisticsCategory: PaleographyCategory: TheoryCategory: TypographyInfluenced by: Ferdinand de SaussureInfluenced by: Noam ChomskyInfluenced by: Marshall McLuhanInfluenced by: Claude Lu00e9vi-StraussInfluenced: Contemporary LinguistsInfluenced: Cultural HistoriansInfluenced: Typography DesignersInfluenced: Educational AuthorsCornerstone of: History of Writing

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