Writing systems
Subtitle: a linguistic approach
By: Henry Rogers.
Series: Blackwell textbooks in linguistics ;; 18
Publisher: Blackwell Pub.
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Malden, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 322
Subjects: Writing.; Writing -- History.; Graphemics.
Description: "Writing systems: A Linguistic Approach provides detailed coverage of all major writing systems of historical or structural significance with thorough discussion of structure, history, and social context as well as important theoretical issues. The book examines systems as diverse as Chinese, Greek, and Maya and each writing system is presented in the light of four major aspects of writing: history and development; internal structure; the relationship of writing and language; and sociolinguistic factors." "The volume is extensively illustrated and the glossary of technical terms, exercises, and further reading suggestions that accompany each chapter make Writing Systems a valuable resource for students in linguistics and anthropology."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [300]-309) and index.