Redesigning English

by David Graddol (Editor), David Graddol (Editor), Theresa Lillis (Editor), Sharon Goodman (Editor)

• Used

  Paperback
  2007

  $3.44

  This fully updated edition of Redesigning English explores the innovative uses of English from early manuscripts to post-colonial literature, creative writing and developments in new media. Focusing on how English has, and continues to evolve through its global status, there is a strong emphasis on the visual forms of language and communication, and on issues of identity and politics. New chapters for this edition include: * what makes English into Art? * a tongue for sighing * English manuscripts: the emergence of a visual identity * English in a globalized world.

• Used

  Paperback
  1997

  $3.44

  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.

• New

  Paperback
  2007

  $49.90

  This fully updated edition of Redesigning English explores the innovative uses of English from early manuscripts to post-colonial literature, creative writing and developments in new media. Focusing on how English has, and continues to evolve through its global status, there is a strong emphasis on the visual forms of language and communication, and on issues of identity and politics. New chapters for this edition include: * what makes English into Art? * a tongue for sighing * English manuscripts: the emergence of a visual identity * English in a globalized world.