The Routledge Handbook of Scripts and Alphabets

George L Campbell, Christopher Moseley (University College London, UK)

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Routledge
25 November 2011

Writing systems, alphabets; Reference works

The Routledge Handbook of Scripts and Alphabets is a unique reference to the main scripts and alphabets of the world.

The Handbook presents over 60 alphabets covering an enormous scope of languages; from Amharic and Chinese to Thai and Cree. Full script tables are given for every language and each entry is accompanied by a detailed overview of its historical and linguistic context.

New to this second edition: enhanced introduction discussing the basic principles and strategies utilized by world writing systems expanded to include more writing systems improved presentation of non-Roman scripts. organised into ancient, contemporary and autochthonous writing systems many new entries on fascinating and lesser-known writing systems

This handy resource is the ideal reference for all students and scholars of language and linguistics.

By: George L Campbell, Christopher Moseley (University College London, UK)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 317g
ISBN: 9780415560979
ISBN 10: 0415560977
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 25 November 2011
Audience: College/higher education , Primary , A / AS level
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Foreword Introduction. List of Abbreviations. Chart of Phonetic Symbols. Alphabetical Entries on Script. Bibliography.

Christopher Moseley is a linguist and lecturer at the School of Slavonic and East European Studies, University of London. He is co-editor (with Prof. R.E.Asher) of the Atlas of the World's Languages (Routledge, 2007) and general editor of the UNESCO Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger (2010). George L. Campbell worked for the BBC World Service and was a polyglot linguist and translator.

Reviews for The Routledge Handbook of Scripts and Alphabets

The Handbook of Scripts and Alphabets is a well presented and fascinating account of the world's writing systems...The enticing information found throughout the book would undoubtedly spark the curiosity of any reader, and it is a suitable starting point for anyone interested in the world's scripts. - Philippa M. Steele, Linguist List