Alpha Beta - 9780553819656
  • Alpha Beta - 9780553819656

Alpha Beta - 9780553819656

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How the alphabet shaped the western world The idea behind the alphabet - that language with all its wealth of meaning can be recorded with a few meaningless signs - is an extraordinary one. So extraordinary, in fact, that it has occurred only once in human history- in Egypt about 4000 years ago. Alpha Beta follows the emergence of the western alphabet as it evolved into its present form, contributing vital elements to our sense of identity along the way. The Israelites used it to define their God, the Greeks to capture their myths, the Romans to display their power. And today, it seems on the verge of yet another expansion through the internet.Tracking the alphabet as it leaps from culture to culture, John Man weaves discoveries, mysteries and controversies into a story of fundamental historical significance.
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Type
Textbook
Author
John Man
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
198mm
Item Width
127mm
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Item Weight
231g
Publisher
Transworld LTD
Publication Year
2009

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9780553819656
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