by David Graddol (Editor), David Graddol (Editor), Sharon Goodman (Editor)
The rapid development of communications technology is transforming the manner in which people communicate across time and space. This volume examines the ways in which the English language has adapted to new media, and looks at the changing social relations of a global communications culture. Topics include: "visual English"; the changing relationship between text and technology; the language of the internet; the language of English news media; English in the international marketplace; and English and globalization.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 272
Edition: 1
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 13 Feb 1997
ISBN 10: 0415131243
ISBN 13: 9780415131247