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This book deals chronologically with the history of writing in Japan, a subject which spans a period of 2,000 years, beginning with the transmission of writing from China in about the first or second century AD, and concluding with the use of written Japanese with computers. Topics dealt with include the adoption of Chinese writing and its subsequent adaptation in Japan, forms of writing employed in works such as the 'Kojiki' and 'Man'yoshu,' development of the 'kana' syllabaries, evolution of mixed character'kana' orthography, historical 'kana' usage, the rise of literacy during the Edo period, and the main changes that have taken place in written Japanese in the modern period (ca. 1868 onwards). This is the first fulllength work in a European language to provide the Western reader with an overall account of the subject concerned, based on extensive examination of both primary and secondary materials.
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- Q: What is 'A History of Writing in Japan' about? A: This book chronicles the history of writing in Japan over a period of 2,000 years, starting from the first or second century AD with the transmission of writing from China, and ending with modern written Japanese used with computers.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Christopher Seeley.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: Topics include the adaptation of Chinese writing in Japan, the development of kana syllabaries, historical kana usage, literacy during the Edo period, and changes in written Japanese from 1868 onwards.
- Q: When was 'A History of Writing in Japan' published? A: The book was published on April 1, 2000.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book in new or used condition? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 306 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Paperback Edition of the book.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Criticism & Theory.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in Japanese history? A: Yes, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of writing in Japan, making it suitable for anyone interested in Japanese history and writing systems.