A History of Writing

Steven R. Fischer

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Publisher's Synopsis

From the earliest scratches on stone and bone to the languages of computers and the internet, A History of Writing offers an investigation into the origin and development of writing throughout the world. Illustrated with numerous examples, this book offers a global overview in a form that everyone can follow. The author also reveals his own discoveries made since the early 1980s, making it a useful reference for both students and specialists as well as the general reader.

About the Publisher

Reaktion Books

Reaktion originally focused on the fields of art, architecture and design - its first book was Ian Hamilton Finlay: A Visual Primer by Yves Abrioux. In recent years Reaktion's list has broadened substantially, and now also encompasses animal studies, Asian art and culture, biography, cultural studies, current events, fashion, film, food history, geography, general history, music, philosophy, photography, politics, sports history and travel writing. Reaktion now produces around 80 new titles each year, and has about 600 titles in print.

Book information

ISBN:	9781789143492
Publisher:	Reaktion Books
Imprint:	Reaktion Books
Pub date:	17 May 2021
Edition:	Revised edition
DEWEY:	411.09
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	368
Weight:	376g
Height:	130mm
Width:	197mm
Spine width:	32mm