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Signs and Symbols Around the World is a fascinating history of communication, covering picture writing, alphabets, numerals, as well as signs and symbols in religion, magic, science, industry, and much more. The author's style is clear, concise and compelling. Concepts are well explained and profusely illustrated. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Elizabeth S. Helfman (1911-2001) was my second cousin once removed. This is her top book on LibraryThing, due no doubt to a reprint in 2000, and was easy enough to get hold of. It’s a breezy account of how signs and symbols have been used from ancient times to the present day (ie 1973), going through hieroglyphs, pictograms, trademarks, alchemy, and her own particular enthusiasm, Blissymbolics, a writing system designed for people with communication difficulties (simple enough, but alas too advanced for my own daughters). The book is endorsed by Margaret Mead, yes, the real one. ( )