Writing and Society: An Introduction - Couverture souple

Coulmas, Florian

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1107602432 ISBN 13 : 9781107602434

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2013

Synopsis

How does writing relate to speech? What impact does it have on social organisation and development? How do unwritten languages differ from those that have a written form and tradition? This book is a general account of the place of writing in society. Drawing on contemporary and historical examples, from clay tablets to touchscreen displays, the book explores the functions of writing and written language, analysing its consequences for language, society, economy and politics. It examines the social causes of illiteracy, demonstrating that institutions of central importance to modern society are built upon writing and written texts, and are characterised by specific forms of communication. It explores the social dimensions of spelling and writing reform, as well as of digital literacy, a new mode of expression and communication posing novel challenges to the student of language in society.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Florian Coulmas is Director of the German Institute for Japanese Studies (DIJ) in Tokyo.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1107602432
• ISBN 13: 9781107602434
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 192
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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