Birth of characters and development of a writing system in Sri Lanka
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|Nov 2009Abstract
A writing system is a major component of human culture. Birth of letters gave rise to writing systems. Subsequently the writing system becomes the basis of an information society. Therefore the seeds of the presently developing information society are symbols evolved as characters. This paper discusses historical development of characters as a proper writing system in Sri Lanka, based on different conceptual and objective viewpoints.
Key words: characters; script; Ancient Sri Lanka; Sinhala
Journal of the University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka, Vol.13 (Special Issue). 2009 105-114
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/jula.v13i2.536 | Journal eISSN: 2579-2253
Language: English
Page range: 105 - 114
Published on: Nov 26, 2009
Published by: University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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© 2009 Ashoka Sriyani Siriwardana, published by University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka
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