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The Idea of Writing: Play and Complexity
The Idea of Writing Play and Complexity
Author: Alex de Voogt, Irving Finkel
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 artist...  more »
ISBN-13: 9789004174467
ISBN-10: 900417446X
Publication Date: 12/14/2009
Pages: 396
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Publisher: Brill
Book Type: Hardcover
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