A History of Writing
$29.28
- Paperback
392 pages
- Release Date
14 August 2021
Summary
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 format that everyone can follow. Steven Roger Fischer also reveals his own discoveries made since the early 1980s, making it a useful reference for students and specialists as well as a delightful rea…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781789143492 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1789143497 |
| Author: | Steven Roger Fischer |
| Publisher: | Reaktion Books |
| Imprint: | Reaktion Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 392 |
| Release Date: | 14 August 2021 |
| Weight: | 400g |
| Dimensions: | 38mm x 198mm x 166mm |
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Critics Review
”[It] is wonderful … to see a subject that embraces so much of human civilization handled with the wide knowledge and breadth of vision it deserves.”
”[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.” - Nature“A uniquely entertaining study of human language … All libraries need to have this book on their shelves.” - Pennsylvania Literary Journal“The book contains fascinating insights into significant writing discoveries … A History of Writing is well worth reading from cover to cover, or dipping into, because of the remarkable detail. The book is of general interest and accessible to everyone. Technical terms are all carefully explained for the lay reader.” - Journal of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading
About The Author
Steven Roger Fischer
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.
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