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The idea of writing : play and complexity /
""The Idea of Writing"" is an exploration of the versatility of writing systems. From ancient Egyptian, Cuneiform and Meroitic writing to Chinese, Maya and Maldivian script, the authors examine the problems and possibilities of polysemy, representing loanwords and the problems of...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Otros Autores: | , |
| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
| Publicado: |
Leiden ; Boston :
Brill,
2010.
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| Colección: | The Idea of Writing
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | ""The Idea of Writing"" is an exploration of the versatility of writing systems. From ancient Egyptian, Cuneiform and Meroitic writing to Chinese, Maya and Maldivian script, the authors examine the problems and possibilities of polysemy, representing loanwords and the problems of adapting a writing system to another language. The playful and artistic use of writing, including a contribution on writing dance, further illustrates the intricacies of the systems. This collection of articles aims to highlight the complexity of writing systems rather than to provide a first introduction. The differe. |
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| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (ix, 396 pages) : illustrations, maps, music |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| ISBN: | 9789047427926 9047427920 1282602144 9781282602144 9786612602146 6612602147 |