Writing and Society

Writing and Society
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 193
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ISBN-10 : 9781107016422
ISBN-13 : 1107016428
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Book Synopsis Writing and Society by : Florian Coulmas

Download or read book Writing and Society written by Florian Coulmas and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2013-02-07 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on contemporary and historical examples, from clay tablets to touchscreen displays, this book is a general account of the place of writing in society. It explores the functions of writing and written language, analysing its consequences for language, society, economy and politics.


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