ISBN: 9780521728263 - The First Writing: Script Invention as History and Process: 0 (28 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. Ancient writing gives us our first glimpse of history, people and institutions, and yet its origins remain mysterious. This book offers a treatment and examination of the origins of ancient writing. It studies often neglected writing systems, such as those of Mesoamerica. The leading scholars in the field collectively discuss new topics and highlight new subtlties about how these scripts came into existence and development during the first centuries of use. Egypt, Mesopotamia, Elamite, Mesoamerica and the Maya, Shang, and Runic are all represented. …

paperback. Condition: Acceptable. Acceptable, Reading copy only, with writing/markings, bumps/creasing, and heavy wear. Standard-sized.

paperback. Condition: Good condition. some highlights/writing,fast ship.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Ancient writing gives us our first glimpse of history, people and institutions, and yet its origins remain mysterious. This book offers a treatment and examination of the origins of ancient writing. It studies often neglected writing systems, such as those of Mesoamerica. The leading scholars in the field collectively discuss new topics and highlight new subtlties about how these scripts came into existence and development during the first centuries of use. Egypt, Mesopotamia, Elamite, Mesoamerica and the Maya, Shang, and Runic are all represented. …

Paperback. Condition: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Cambridge University Press, 2008. Quarto. Paperback. Book is like new.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good Plus. First Paperback Edition. 2008. xviii, 252pp. B&W illustrations. Excellent condition with no inscriptions. PLEASE NOTE: heavyish book so a little extra may be needed for shipping to non-UK customers. "Ancient writing gives us our first glimpse of history People and Institutions and yet its Origins remain mysterious. This 2004 Book offers a treatment and Examination of the origins of ancient writing. It studies often neglected writing systems. such as those of Mesoamerica. The leading scholars in the field collectively discuss new topics and highlight new subtlties about how these scripts came into existence and development during the first centuries of use. Egypt, Mesopotamia, Elamite, Mesoamerica and the Maya, Shang and Runic are all represented.".…

Paperback. vii, 417 p. Some ills. . -(Signs of use to the cover, but otherwise the book is in good condition.). ISBN 9780521728263.

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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. 1st Edition. Large 8vo. xviii, 417pp. Some text-illus. & maps. Original wr., slightly worn.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition.

Condition: New. In this book, leading scholars in the field discuss and analyse the origins of ancient writing. Editor(s): Houston, Stephen D. Num Pages: 436 pages, 25 b/w illus. 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDA; CFL; HD; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 252 x 181 x 23. Weight in Grams: 812. . 2008. Illustrated. paperback. . . . . …

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Condition: New. In this book, leading scholars in the field discuss and analyse the origins of ancient writing. Editor(s): Houston, Stephen D. Num Pages: 436 pages, 25 b/w illus. 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDA; CFL; HD; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 252 x 181 x 23. Weight in Grams: 812. . 2008. Illustrated. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Condition: New. pp. 436, 3 Maps.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 414 pages. 10.00x7.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

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Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 436 25 Illus., 3 Maps.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Ancient writing gives us our first glimpse of history, people and institutions, and yet its origins remain mysterious. This book offers a treatment and examination of the origins of ancient writing. It studies often neglected writing systems, such as those of Mesoamerica. The leading scholars in the field collectively discuss new topics and highlight new subtlties about how these scripts came into existence and development during the first centuries of use. Egypt, Mesopotamia, Elamite, Mesoamerica and the Maya, Shang, and Runic are all represented. A treatment and examination of the origins of ancient writing. Studying often neglected writing systems, such as those of Mesoamerica, leading scholars collectively discuss how these scripts came into existence and developed during their first centuries of use. Egypt, Mesopotamia, Elamite, Mesoamerica and the Maya, Shang and Runic are represented. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. The First Writing | Script Invention as History and Process | Stephen Houston | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2008 | Cambridge University Press | EAN 9780521728263 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.…