Stemming from the 'Sign, Symbol, Script' exhibit sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities, this book discusses the genesis of the world's major writing systems, including cuneiform, hieroglyphs, various alphabets, early Germanic runes and Celtic systems, Chinese characters, and ancient American symbols. 'A stimulating collection' - "Language". 'A splendid overview of the state of the art. This lively topic continues to challenge new generations of professionals and amateurs alike' - Gregory Nagy, Harvard University.'This collection of twelve essays, written by experts, outlines what is now known about the origins and development of writing. The topics discussed include such precursors to writing as the tokens used for record-keeping in the Middle East, as well as cuneiform and Egyptian hieroglyphics. The alphabet is treated from its invention to its use in Arabic, Greek, and Latin. Also presented are the writing systems of China and Middle America and two European systems, runes and ogham, that have been superseded by the Latin alphabet. An introduction surveys the subject and explores myths and theories on the invention of writing. The usefulness of this volume is enhanced by its many illustrations and by the bibliographies found at the end of each chapter' - "Library Journal". Wayne M. Senner is a professor of German and Scandinavian at Arizona State University.
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Librería: Egyptology Titles, Santa Rosa, CA, Estados Unidos de America
Soft cover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Acceptable reading copy. Students of ancient Egypt will especially be interested in the paper by Henry George Fischer: "The Origin of Egyptian Hieroglyphs," pages 59-76. A previous owner has used a yellow highlighter. The signature has been crossed out. It is a good study copy. Photographs are available. Nº de ref. del artículo: 000605
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Librería: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
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Librería: Coas Books, Las Cruces, NM, Estados Unidos de America
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Librería: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Nº de ref. del artículo: G0803291671I4N00
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Librería: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Nº de ref. del artículo: G0803291671I5N00
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Librería: Goodwill of Silicon Valley, SAN JOSE, CA, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: good. Supports Goodwill of Silicon Valley job training programs. The cover and pages are in Good condition! Any other included accessories are also in Good condition showing use. Use can include some highlighting and writing, page and cover creases as well as other types visible wear. Nº de ref. del artículo: GWSVV.0803291671.G
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Librería: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Estados Unidos de America
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Librería: Broad Street Books, Branchville, NJ, Estados Unidos de America
paperback. Condición: As New. Book is in excellent condition, text is unmarked and pages are tight. Nº de ref. del artículo: f15455
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Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR007005063
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Librería: Avol's Books LLC, Madison, WI, Estados Unidos de America
Soft cover. Condición: Fine. Nº de ref. del artículo: 221439
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