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Signs, symbols, and ciphers

by Georges Jean

An exploration of the history and function of signs and symbols in human communication. This work analyses how pictograms, maps, and codes represent abstract concepts and convey meaning across cultural and linguistic boundaries.

Accession 21135 ISBN 0810928426 Publisher Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
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