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This book examines the fundamental distinctions between oral and literate cultures, exploring how the shift from spoken to written communication transforms human thought, expression, and social organization. It analyzes the characteristics of oral traditions, the cognitive and cultural implications of literacy, and the interplay between these modes of communication in various historical and contemporary contexts.
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