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The history of the written word, from the cuneiform characters invented in 4000 BC, through the evolution of the alphabet around 2000 BC, to modern typographical techniques. A title from the NEW HORIZONS series of pocket-sized information books, with foldouts and double-page spreads.

(Paperback)

How does a sign represent something other than itself How do we come to understand the meaning of a written symbol What happens when a sign crosses international borders of language and culture Can clothes constitute a sign Can colours This work explores the world of symbols.