Writing and Society: An Introduction - Key Topics in Sociolinguistics - Florian Coulmas - Books - Cambridge University Press - 9781107016422 - February 7, 2013
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Writing and Society: An Introduction - Key Topics in Sociolinguistics


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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     Hardcover Book   (Book with hard spine and cover)
Released February 7, 2013
ISBN13 9781107016422
Publishers Cambridge University Press
Pages 192
Dimensions 223 × 142 × 15 mm   ·   392 g

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