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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents a new system of shorthand writing, called Brachygraphy, designed to be faster and more legible than existing systems. The author argues that previous systems relied heavily on arbitrary symbols and word-signs, making them difficult to learn and even harder to read. In contrast, Brachygraphy is based on the vowel sounds of the English language, creating a more logical and systematic structure that is easier to master. The author then provides a detailed analysis of the inconsistencies in the English vowel system, tracing its historical development from the Phoenician alphabet to the modern English language. This book examines how language has evolved through centuries of cultural exchange, highlighting the challenges of accurately representing sounds with written symbols. Through this exploration, the author emphasizes the importance of a consistent phonetic system for improving communication and knowledge sharing. This book offers a fresh perspective on the history of writing and proposes a groundbreaking solution to the limitations of traditional shorthand. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780282354695_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282354695
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282354695
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