{"product_id":"writing-and-society-in-ancient-cyprus-9781316620915","title":"Writing and Society in Ancient Cyprus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAncient Cyprus was home to distinctive scripts and writing habits, and this book explores the development and importance of Cypriot writing over 1,500 years in the second and first millennia BC. It highlights the agency of Cypriots in shaping the island's literate landscape and considers the social context of writing, leading to new insights on Cypriot scripts and their users. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 290 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 19 May 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cambridge University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAncient Cyprus, from its early adoption of writing at the dawn of the Late Bronze Age, stood out as a unique region in the Mediterranean and Near East, boasting distinctive scripts and writing habits. This captivating volume, the first to delve into the evolution and significance of Cypriot writing spanning over 1,500 years in the second and first millennia BC, offers a comprehensive exploration. Five thematic chapters delve into various aspects, including the acquisition of literacy, the adaptation of new writing systems, the visibility of writing, and its role in shaping identities. The agency of Cypriots in shaping the island's literate landscape is given utmost importance, while an in-depth examination of the social context of writing unveils fresh insights into Cypriot scripts and their users. Cyprus serves as a compelling case study to emphasize the significance of contextualized approaches in the development of writing systems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncient Cyprus, from its early adoption of writing at the dawn of the Late Bronze Age, stood out as a unique region in the Mediterranean and Near East, boasting distinctive scripts and writing habits. This captivating volume, the first to delve into the evolution and significance of Cypriot writing spanning over 1,500 years in the second and first millennia BC, offers a comprehensive exploration. Five thematic chapters delve into various aspects, including the acquisition of literacy, the adaptation of new writing systems, the visibility of writing, and its role in shaping identities. The agency of Cypriots in shaping the island's literate landscape is given utmost importance, while an in-depth examination of the social context of writing unveils fresh insights into Cypriot scripts and their users. Cyprus serves as a compelling case study to emphasize the significance of contextualized approaches in the development of writing systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 506g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 169 x 244 x 20 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781316620915\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Philippa M.Steele","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44095106449658,"sku":"9781316620915","price":24.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1653903810324_book.jpg?v=1654012644","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/writing-and-society-in-ancient-cyprus-9781316620915","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}