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In this book, leading scholars in the field discuss and analyse the origins of ancient writing.
In this book, leading scholars in the field discuss and analyse the origins of ancient writing.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Part I. Orientation and Theory: 1. Overture of the first writing Stephen D. Houston; 2. The possibility and actuality of writing John S. Robertson; 3. Writing systems: a case study in cultural evolution Bruce G. Trigger; Part II. Case Studies of Primary and Secondary Script Formation: 4. Babylonian beginnings: the origin of the cuneiform writing system in comparative perspective Jerrold Cooper; 5. The state of decipherment of Proto-Elamite Robert Englund; 6. The earliest Egyptian writing: development, context, purpose John Baines; 7. Anyang writing and the origin of the Chinese writing system Robert Bagley; 8. Writing on shell and bone in Shang China Françoise Bottéro; 9. Reasons for runes Henrik Williams; 10. Writing in early Mesopotamia Stephen D. Houston; Part III. Epilogue: 11. Beyond writing Elizabeth Hill Boone; 12. Final thoughts on writing Stephen D. Houston.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2008 |
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Fachbereich: | Allgemeines |
Rubrik: | Sozialwissenschaften |
Medium: | Taschenbuch |
ISBN-13: | 9780521728263 |
ISBN-10: | 0521728266 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Ausstattung / Beilage: | Paperback |
Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Redaktion: | Houston, Stephen |
Hersteller: | Cambridge University Press |
Maße: | 254 x 178 x 24 mm |
Von/Mit: | Stephen Houston |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 01.04.2008 |
Gewicht: | 0,815 kg |
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Part I. Orientation and Theory: 1. Overture of the first writing Stephen D. Houston; 2. The possibility and actuality of writing John S. Robertson; 3. Writing systems: a case study in cultural evolution Bruce G. Trigger; Part II. Case Studies of Primary and Secondary Script Formation: 4. Babylonian beginnings: the origin of the cuneiform writing system in comparative perspective Jerrold Cooper; 5. The state of decipherment of Proto-Elamite Robert Englund; 6. The earliest Egyptian writing: development, context, purpose John Baines; 7. Anyang writing and the origin of the Chinese writing system Robert Bagley; 8. Writing on shell and bone in Shang China Françoise Bottéro; 9. Reasons for runes Henrik Williams; 10. Writing in early Mesopotamia Stephen D. Houston; Part III. Epilogue: 11. Beyond writing Elizabeth Hill Boone; 12. Final thoughts on writing Stephen D. Houston.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2008 |
---|---|
Fachbereich: | Allgemeines |
Rubrik: | Sozialwissenschaften |
Medium: | Taschenbuch |
ISBN-13: | 9780521728263 |
ISBN-10: | 0521728266 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Ausstattung / Beilage: | Paperback |
Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Redaktion: | Houston, Stephen |
Hersteller: | Cambridge University Press |
Maße: | 254 x 178 x 24 mm |
Von/Mit: | Stephen Houston |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 01.04.2008 |
Gewicht: | 0,815 kg |
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