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The Disappearance of Writing Systems: Perspectives on Literacy and Communication
Baines
The Disappearance of Writing Systems: Perspectives on Literacy and Communication
Baines
Gathers papers from the conference held on the disappearance of writing systems, in Oxford in March 2004. This work features case studies from the Old and New Worlds, ranging over periods from the first millennium BC. It offers a perspective on approaches to writing that can be helpful for the understanding of writing systems.
384 pages, 63 b&w figures
Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
Released | January 15, 2008 |
ISBN13 | 9781845530136 |
Publishers | Equinox Publishing Ltd |
Pages | 384 |
Dimensions | 156 × 234 × 30 mm · 793 g |
Language | English |
Editor | Baines, John |
Editor | Bennet, Professor John |
Editor | Houston, Stephen |