The First Writing: Script Invention as History and Process

Book Overview

Although ancient writing offers our first glimpse of history, people and institutions, its origins remain mysterious. This book presents the most up-to-date analysis of the origins of ancient writing.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521728266
• ISBN13: 9780521728263
• Release Date: March 2008
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.9" x 9.9"