Writing and Society
| Author | : Florian Coulmas |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 193 |
| Release | : 2013-02-07 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781107016422 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1107016428 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (428 Downloads) |
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.