{"product_id":"writing-systems-an-introduction-to-their-linguistic-analysis-paperback-9780521787376","title":"Writing Systems; An Introduction to Their Linguistic Analysis (Paperback) 9780521787376","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eWriting Systems\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eAn Introduction to Their Linguistic Analysis\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis textbook introduces the major writing systems of the world - from cuneiform to English spelling.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eFlorian Coulmas (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521787376, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 28 November 2002\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e292 pages, 65 tables\u003cbr\u003e22.6 x 15 x 1.8 cm, 0.43 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eDuring its long history the problem of reducing language to writing, and conversely that of interpreting written signs as language, has found a variety of solutions which still exist in the form of different writing systems. Written by a leading expert, this new textbook provides an accessible introduction to the major writing systems of the world, from cuneiform to English spelling. Florian Coulmas presents detailed descriptions of the world's writing systems and explains their structural complexities as well as the intricate relationship between written and spoken language. The book also provides a clear and engaging account of the history of writing and its consequences for human thought and literate society. This illustrated textbook includes questions for discussion at the end of each chapter, and an up-to-date explanation of theoretical issues. Clearly organised and engagingly written, it is the ideal textbook for use on courses on writing systems.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. What is writing?\u003cbr\u003e 2. The basic options: meaning and sound\u003cbr\u003e 3. Signs of words\u003cbr\u003e 4. Signs of syllables\u003cbr\u003e 5. Signs of segments\u003cbr\u003e 6. Consonants and vowels\u003cbr\u003e 7. Vowel incorporation\u003cbr\u003e 8. Analysis and interpretation\u003cbr\u003e 9. Mixed systems\u003cbr\u003e 10. History of writing\u003cbr\u003e 11. Psycholinguistics of writing\u003cbr\u003e 12. Sociolinguistics of writing\u003cbr\u003e Appendix: Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 1.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Linguistics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Linguistics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Linguistics%20%5BCF%5D%22\"\u003eCF\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46003344212248,"sku":"9780521787376","price":36.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521787376i_14a55fa8-8967-486d-beef-3aa7811fedda.jpg?v=1691367927","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/writing-systems-an-introduction-to-their-linguistic-analysis-paperback-9780521787376","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}