The Alphabet Versus the Goddess: The Conflict Between Word and Image
In The Alphabet Versus the Goddess, Leonard Shlain considers the cultural tension between word and image. Framed as a wide-ranging exploration of language, symbolism, and visual expression, the book invites readers to reflect on how different forms of communication influence the way people understand culture and society.
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The Alphabet Versus the Goddess: The Conflict Between Word and Image examines the relationship between written language and visual imagery.
Leonard Shlain presents a broad cultural inquiry organized around the contrast suggested by the book’s title.
The book will interest readers drawn to history, cultural studies, and questions about how forms of communication shape human thought and society.
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