http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/keyword/ancient-writing Inquiries Journal provides undergraduate and graduate students around the world a platform for the wide dissemination of academic work over a range of core disciplines. en-us Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:19:24 -0400 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:19:24 -0400 http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/92/writing-a-necessary-undertaking-in-advanced-society By Kendra A. Palmer - Written language is one of the greatest human accomplishments; its formation signifies a breakthrough in human progress. The development of a standardized writing system seems to be a somewhat natural occurrence in the evolution of any given advanced society. It can be observed that, as a culture or a people grow and expand in other areas, an apparent need for written communication arises. There is a transition from a simply widely-spoken and understood language to a designation of a palpable system of letters and symbols which correspond to that language. Therefore, writing is one of a number... Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:50 EST http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/92/writing-a-necessary-undertaking-in-advanced-society