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A fascinating book on the origins of writing.

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...possibly the single most important contribution published in recent years concerned with the antecedents to writing. * Libraries and Culture *
Schmandt-Besserat’s discovery and its ramifications . . . are crucial to understanding the development of civilization.... This is a thought-provoking book, beautifully produced, and what it tells us is of great importance. * Times Literary Supplement *
What shines here is the human mind, spinning a tight web of inference from abundant evidence. * Scientific American *

Before Writing Vol. I

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      Publisher: University of Texas Press
      Publication Date: 15/12/2022
      ISBN13: 9781477325766, 978-1477325766
      ISBN10: 147732576X
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A fascinating book on the origins of writing.

      Trade Review
      ...possibly the single most important contribution published in recent years concerned with the antecedents to writing. * Libraries and Culture *
      Schmandt-Besserat’s discovery and its ramifications . . . are crucial to understanding the development of civilization.... This is a thought-provoking book, beautifully produced, and what it tells us is of great importance. * Times Literary Supplement *
      What shines here is the human mind, spinning a tight web of inference from abundant evidence. * Scientific American *

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