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Script and Society: The Social Context of Writing Practices in Late Bronze Age Ugarit (Contexts of and Relations between Early Writing Systems (CREWS))

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By the 13th century BC, the Syrian city of Ugarit hosted an extremely diverse range of writing practices. As well as two main scripts – alphabetic and logographic cuneiform - the site has also produced inscriptions in a wide range of scripts and languages, including Hurrian, Sumerian, Hittite, Egyptian hieroglyphs, Luwian hieroglyphs and Cypro-Minoan. This variety in script and language is accompanied by writing practices that blend influences from Mesopotamian, Anatolian and Levantine traditions together with what seem to be distinctive local innovations.

Script and Society: The Social Context of Writing Practices in Late Bronze Age Ugarit

explores the social and cultural context of these complex writing traditions from the perspective of writing as a social practice. It combines archaeology, epigraphy, history and anthropology to present a highly interdisciplinary exploration of social questions relating to writing at the site, including matters of gender, ethnicity, status and other forms of identity, the relationship between writing and place, and the complex relationships between inscribed and uninscribed objects. This forms a case-study for a wider discussion of interdisciplinary approaches to the study of writing practices in the ancient world.

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Part I. Background, theory and methods

Introduction: Ugarit and its scripts
The social archaeology of writing

Part II. Late Bronze Age writing practices in regional context

Writing in the Bronze Age Levant
Standardisation, vernacularisation and the emergence of alphabetic cuneiform
Influence and innovation: networks of writing practice and culture

Part III. Writing and society at Ugarit

The contexts of writing at Ugarit
Writing and the social construction of place
Who wrote? Literacy in Ugarit
Writing practices and minority communities
Social change in Late Bronze Age Ugarit
Writing practices and elite identity: imperialism, resistance and vernacularisation
The impact and legacy of alphabetic cuneiform
Conclusion: the social context of writing practices at Ugarit

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Are you fascinated by ancient civilizations and the mysteries that lie within their written records? If so, then Script and Society: The Social Context of Writing Practices in Late Bronze Age Ugarit is the perfect book for you. This captivating book takes you back to the 13th century BC, to the Syrian city of Ugarit, where a multitude of writing practices flourished. From alphabetic and logographic cuneiform scripts to inscriptions in Hurrian, Sumerian, Hittite, Egyptian hieroglyphs, Luwian hieroglyphs, and Cypro-Minoan, Ugarit was a haven of script diversity.

Script and Society explores the social and cultural context of these intricate writing traditions from the perspective of writing as a social practice. Combining archaeology, epigraphy, history, and anthropology, this interdisciplinary masterpiece delves into a captivating exploration of social questions surrounding writing at Ugarit. Discover how writing impacted matters of gender, ethnicity, status, and identity. Uncover the relationship between writing and place, and navigate the intricate relationships between inscribed and uninscribed objects.

With its highly informative table of contents, Script and Society takes you on a journey through Ugarit's writing practices in the broader context of the ancient world. From the backgrounds, theories, and methods behind Ugarit's scripts to the social dynamics of writing practices, this book delivers an in-depth analysis that will leave you enlightened. Immerse yourself in the captivating chapters that delve into the contexts of writing at Ugarit, the social construction of place, literacy in Ugarit, and the impact of writing practices on minority communities.

As you turn the pages, you'll discover the transformative power of writing and its influence on elite identities. Explore how imperialistic forces shaped Ugarit's writing practices and witness the resistance and vernacularization that emerged. Finally, delve into the legacy of alphabetic cuneiform and its lasting impact.

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