A History of Writing
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Reaktion Books
Published:17th May '21
Should be back in stock very soon
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 form that everyone can follow. The author also reveals his own discoveries made since the early 1980s, making it a useful reference for both students and specialists as well as the general reader.
[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 *
ISBN: 9781789143492
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392 pages