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Writing Systems: An Introduction to Their Linguistic Analysis

by Florian Coulmas
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Synopsis

This textbook introduces the major writing systems of the world - from cuneiform to English spelling.

About the Author, Florian Coulmas

Florian Coulmas is Professor of Japanese Studies at Gerhard Mercator University, Duisburg. He has published several works on writing and written language including The Encyclopedia of Writing Systems (1996) and The Writing Systems of the World (1989).

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Book Details

Published
December 1, 2002
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780521782173

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