Alphabet to email : how written English evolved and where it's heading / Naomi S. Baron.

Author/creator Baron, Naomi S.
Format Book
Publication InfoLondon ; New York : Routledge, 2000.
Descriptionxiv, 316 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents 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.
Local noteLittle-325173--305131043929/
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 285-304) and indexes.
LCCN 99043735
ISBN0415186854

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks PE1075 .B28 2000 ✔ Available Place Hold