Isbn: 9781333603960 - the beginnings of writing (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book details the progression of human attempts to record thoughts for posterity, from the use of physical reminders to the eventual development of alphabetic writing systems. The author traces the history and evolution of various forms of pictorial depiction, from cave paintings to the development of ideograms, syllabaries, and finally alphabets themselves. The book places this development within its historical context, discussing the role of various cultures and civilizations in the progress of written communication. Ultimately, the author argues that the development of writing was pivotal in humanityâs advancement from barbarism to civilization. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…