A History of Writing
1st Edition
Published on 16. June 2011
352 pages
978-1-86189-588-2 (ISBN)
Description
From the earliest scratches on stone and bone to the languages of computers and the internet, A History of Writing offers an investigation into the origin and development of writing throughout the world. Illustrated with numerous examples, this book offers a global overview in a form that everyone can follow. The author also reveals his own discoveries made since the early 1980s, making it a useful reference for both students and specialists as well as the general reader.
Reviews / Votes
'[An] authoritative account ... if you're intrigued with writing's past, Fischer's book is well worth a read ... a brilliant book' - New Scientist '[It] is wonderful ... to see a subject that embraces so much of human civilisation handled with the wide knowledge and breadth of vision it deserves' - NatureMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Illustrations
150 black and white
File size
11,05 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-86189-588-2 (9781861895882)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Additional editions
Steven Roger Fischer
A History of Writing
Book
03/2003
Reaktion Books
€38.51
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Steven Roger Fischer
A History of Writing
Book
09/2001
Reaktion Books
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Person
Steven Roger Fischer FRS is the author of many popular books including A History of Language (1999) and A History of Writing (2001), both published by Reaktion.
Content
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Preface
- 1. From Notches to Tablets
- 2. Talking Art
- 3. Speaking Systems
- 4. From Alpha to Omega
- 5. The East Asian 'Regenesis'
- 6. The Americas
- 7. The Parchment Keyboard
- 8. Scripting the Future
- References
- Select Bibliography
- Photo Acknowledgements
- Index
