Approaches to the History of Written Culture

This book investigates the history of writing as a cultural practice in a variety of contexts and periods. From the inscribed images of 'pre-literate' societies, to the democratization of writing in the modern era, access to writing technology and its public and private uses are examined.

Aceasta carte investigheaza istoria scrisului ca practica culturala intr-o varietate de contexte si perioade. De la imaginile inscriptionate ale societatilor „pre-alfabetizate”, pana la democratizarea scrierii in epoca moderna, se examineaza accesul la tehnologia scrisului si la utilizarile sale publice si private.