Writing and Society

An Introduction

By:

Florian Coulmas

Format:

Paperback / softback

Series:

Key Topics in Sociolinguistics

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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.

Author Biography:

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

Release date Australia

February 7th, 2013

Author

Florian Coulmas

Audience

Professional & Vocational

Illustrations

11 Tables, black and white; 12 Halftones, unspecified; 2 Line drawings, unspecified

Pages

192

Series

Key Topics in Sociolinguistics

Dimensions

138x216x9

ISBN-13

9781107602434

Product ID

20255185

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