Writing and Script: A Very Short Introduction
Download or Read eBook Writing and Script: A Very Short Introduction PDF written by Andrew Robinson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2009-08-27 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Andrew Robinson |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 177 |
Release | : 2009-08-27 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780199567782 |
ISBN-13 | : 0199567786 |
Rating | : 4/5 (82 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Writing and Script: A Very Short Introduction by : Andrew Robinson
Book excerpt: Starting with the origins of writing five thousand years ago, with cuneiform and Egyptian hieroglyphs, Robinson explains how these early forms developed into hundreds of scripts, including the Roman alphabet and Chinese characters. He reveals how the modern writing symbols and abbreviations we take for granted today--including airport signage and text messaging--resemble ancient ones much more closely than we might think. The book also includes a chronology of events from 3300 BC to AD 2000, a list of titles for further reading, and an index.