Writing and Society: An Introduction - Key Topics in Sociolinguistics - Florian Coulmas - Books - Cambridge University Press - 9781107602434 - February 7, 2013
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Writing and Society: An Introduction - Key Topics in Sociolinguistics

Florian Coulmas

Writing and Society: An Introduction - Key Topics in Sociolinguistics

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.


192 pages, 14 b/w illus. 11 tables

Media Books     Paperback Book   (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released February 7, 2013
ISBN13 9781107602434
Publishers Cambridge University Press
Pages 192
Dimensions 139 × 217 × 8 mm   ·   270 g
Language English  

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