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In this volume, Schmandt-Besserat presents the primary data on which she bases her theories of the development of writing.

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"...possibly the single most important contribution published in recent years concerned with the antecedents to writing." oLibraries 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." oTimes Literary Supplement "What shines here is the human mind, spinning a tight web of inference from abundant evidence." oScientific American

Table of Contents
  • Introduction
    • Country
    • Archaeological Sites
    • Types
    • Descriptive Features
    • Museums
    • References
    • Drawings and Photographs
    • Photographic Catalog of Tokens
    • Catalog Index
  • Part I: Iran
  • Part II: Iraq
  • Part III: Syria
  • Part IV: Turkey
  • Part V: Palestine

Before Writing Vol. II

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      Publisher: University of Texas Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 01/07/1992
      ISBN13: 9780292726703, 978-0292726703
      ISBN10: 0292726708

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      In this volume, Schmandt-Besserat presents the primary data on which she bases her theories of the development of writing.

      Trade Review
      "...possibly the single most important contribution published in recent years concerned with the antecedents to writing." oLibraries 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." oTimes Literary Supplement "What shines here is the human mind, spinning a tight web of inference from abundant evidence." oScientific American

      Table of Contents
      • Introduction
        • Country
        • Archaeological Sites
        • Types
        • Descriptive Features
        • Museums
        • References
        • Drawings and Photographs
        • Photographic Catalog of Tokens
        • Catalog Index
      • Part I: Iran
      • Part II: Iraq
      • Part III: Syria
      • Part IV: Turkey
      • Part V: Palestine

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