| LC control no. | sh 85148637 |
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| LC classification | Z40 Z104.5 |
| Topical heading | Writing |
| Variant(s) | Chirography Handwriting |
| See also | Language and languages Ciphers Penmanship |
| Scope note | Here are entered works on the process or result of recording language in the form of conventionalized visible marks or graphic signs on a surface. Works on the writing of a particular language are entered under the name of the language with subdivisions Alphabet and Writing, e.g. Greek language--Alphabet; Egyptian language--Writing. Works on writing used by several peoples are entered under Writing, followed by the name of the system, e.g. Writing, Arabic. General and comparative works on the Semitic alphabet and its ancient and modern derivatives, or with similar series of characters employed to represent the sounds of a language, are entered under Alphabet. Works on systems of symbols that represent the sounds and/or meanings of a language are entered under Writing systems. Works on variations in the style of writing in the past, and especially with ancient and medieval handwriting, are entered under Paleography. Works on written languages as a form of communication or discourse are entered under Written communication. |
| Subject example tracing | Notes under Alphabet; Paleography; Writing; Written communication; Writing systems |
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