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Realms of Literacy

- Early Japan and the History of Writing

About Realms of Literacy

Drawing on varied archaeological and archival sources, David B. Lurie highlights the diverse modes and uses of writing that coexisted in Japan between the first and eighth centuries. This book illuminates not only the textual practices of early Japanese civilization but also the comparative history of writing and literacy in the ancient world.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780674060654
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 524
  • Published:
  • November 13, 2011
  • Dimensions:
  • 239x163x45 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 926 g.
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Expected delivery: January 25, 2025
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025
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Description of Realms of Literacy

Drawing on varied archaeological and archival sources, David B. Lurie highlights the diverse modes and uses of writing that coexisted in Japan between the first and eighth centuries. This book illuminates not only the textual practices of early Japanese civilization but also the comparative history of writing and literacy in the ancient world.

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