Building a Theory of the Indic Brahmi Writing System
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Building a Theory of the Indic Brahmi Writing System
Book Details:
- Author: P.G. Patel
- Brand: D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
- Binding: Hardcover
- Number of Pages: 97
- Release Date: 01-01-2020
- EAN: 9788124609729
- Package Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
- Languages: English
About the Book:
This book focuses on the Brahmi writing system, bringing together research from epigraphy, archaeology, and linguistics to offer a comprehensive understanding of its origins and development. The author discusses the scientific hypothesis that Brahmi originated in Tamil Nadu around the sixth century BCE, and emphasizes the importance of new archaeological research in the Magadha region to validate this idea.
Key topics include:
- The historical development of literacy in ancient Tamil Nadu, where the Brahmanical fascination for orality initially blocked literacy.
- The introduction of Brahmanas from northern India to Tamil Nadu during the third century BCE and the relationship between Brahmi in Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka.
- The contrasts between Dravidian and northern scripts, particularly in the formation of aksharas (letters).
This book serves as a research tool for those studying the evolution of Indian scripts and the history of literacy in the subcontinent.
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