History of Writing

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 author

Steven Roger Fischer FRS is the author of many popular books including A History of Language (1999) and A History of Writing (2001), both published by Reaktion.

Product details

• Authors: Steven Roger Fischer, Fischer Steven Roger
• Publisher: Reaktion Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.10.2020
• EAN: 9781789143492
• ISBN: 978-1-78914-349-2
• No. of pages: 368
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 198 mm x 28 mm
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Vocational needs; Guides > Law, job, finance > Training, job, career; Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; HISTORY / General, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Writing / General, Palaeography (History Of Writing), Palaeography