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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 syst...

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Voogt, Alexander J. de.
Finkel, Irving L.
Year of Publication:2010
Edition:1st ed.
Language:English
Series:The Idea of Writing I.
Physical Description:1 online resource (408 p.)
Notes:Description based upon print version of record.
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