The Idea of Writing
Author | : Alexander J. de Voogt |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 409 |
Release | : 2010 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789004174467 |
ISBN-13 | : 900417446X |
Rating | : 4/5 (46X Downloads) |
Download or read book The Idea of Writing written by Alexander J. de Voogt and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2010 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This exploration of the versatility of writing systems highlights their complexity when they are used to represent loanwords, solve problems of polysemy or when they are adapted to be used for another language. The approaches from different academic traditions provide a varied but expert account.