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Writing and Society: An Introduction - Key Topics in Sociolinguistics Florian Coulmas
Writing and Society: An Introduction - Key Topics in Sociolinguistics
Florian Coulmas
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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