Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
A history of the khipu A history of the khipu Galen Brokaw "This book begins by proposing a theoretical model that reconciles orality-literacy studies and media theory in order to avoid the specious dichotomization of societies into those with and those with… OL18672950W
River of ink River of ink Thomas Christensen "Thomas Christensen's previous title 1616 : The World in Motion looked at a single year in the age of early maritime globalism--PW gave it a starred review, calling it 'a stunning overview of the nas… OL20895686W
Glamorous sorcery Glamorous sorcery David Rollo "Through the analysis of magic as a metaphor for the mysterious workings of writing, Glamorous Sorcery sheds light on the power attributed to language in shaping perceptions of the world and conferri… OL221190W