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- catalog abstract ""How is technology changing the way we write? In the fast-moving world of email, content is far more important than spelling and punctuation. Is it time to throw away the old rules - or should we hurry to the rescue?" "From pen-and-parchment in the email revolution, Naomi Baron's account shows how a variety of factors - not just technology, but also religious beliefs, the law, nationalism, and economics - shape the ways we read, write and communicate." "This anecdotal foray through the history of language and writing offers a perspective on the impact of the digital age on literacy and education, and on the future of our language."--Jacket.".
- catalog contributor b11698509.
- catalog created "2000.".
- catalog date "2000".
- catalog date "2000.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "2000.".
- catalog description ""How is technology changing the way we write? In the fast-moving world of email, content is far more important than spelling and punctuation. Is it time to throw away the old rules - or should we hurry to the rescue?" "From pen-and-parchment in the email revolution, Naomi Baron's account shows how a variety of factors - not just technology, but also religious beliefs, the law, nationalism, and economics - shape the ways we read, write and communicate." "This anecdotal foray through the history of language and writing offers a perspective on the impact of the digital age on literacy and education, and on the future of our language."--Jacket.".
- catalog description "1. Robin Hood's retort -- 2. Legitimating written English -- 3. Who writes, who reads, and why -- 4. Setting standards -- 5. The rise of English comp -- 6. Commas and canaries -- 7. What Remington wrought -- 8. Language at a distance -- 9. Why the jury's still out on email -- 10. Epilogue : destiny or choice.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 285-304) and indexes.".
- catalog extent "xiv, 316 p. :".
- catalog identifier "0415186854".
- catalog issued "2000".
- catalog issued "2000.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "London ; New York : Routledge,".
- catalog spatial "English-speaking countries".
- catalog spatial "English-speaking countries.".
- catalog subject "421/.1 21".
- catalog subject "English language Written English History.".
- catalog subject "English language Written English.".
- catalog subject "PE1075 .B28 2000".
- catalog subject "Written communication English-speaking countries History.".
- catalog subject "Written communication English-speaking countries.".
- catalog tableOfContents "1. Robin Hood's retort -- 2. Legitimating written English -- 3. Who writes, who reads, and why -- 4. Setting standards -- 5. The rise of English comp -- 6. Commas and canaries -- 7. What Remington wrought -- 8. Language at a distance -- 9. Why the jury's still out on email -- 10. Epilogue : destiny or choice.".
- catalog title "Alphabet to email : how written English evolved and where it's heading / Naomi S. Baron.".
- catalog type "text".