An Archaic Recording System and the Origin of Writing - Brossura

Schmandt-Besserat, D.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0890039747 ISBN 13: 9780890039748

Casa editrice: Undena Pubns, 1977

Riassunto

A recording system based on tokens, spread throughout the Near East from the early Neolithic on, is proposed as a demonstrable antecedent of the cuneiform writing system. Consisting of a rich and differentiated repertory of shapes and markings, this token system is more complex than a simple system of un differentiated counters. A first attempt at an inventory of the most representative shapes of tokens from throughout the Near East is provided, including all the documentation presently available to me. On this basis a preliminary comparison is made with signs found on the earliest tablets, and an interpretation is suggested for the identification of some of the existing tokens . Finally, a developmental scheme is proposed to explain the transition from tokens and bullae as prototypes of writing to a full -fledged writing system of impressed and incised signs.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Undena Pubns
• Data di pubblicazione: 1977
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0890039747
• ISBN 13: 9780890039748
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 32
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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