Redesigning English : new texts, new identities /
David Graddol and Sharon Goodman.
- London : Routledge, 1996.
- 224p. ; 25 cm.
- English language : past, present and future .
- The English language .
Published in association with the Open University
Includes bibliographical references and index
The rapid development of communications technology is transforming the manner in which people communicate across time and space. In this book, the authors examine the ways in which the English language has adapted to new media.
Technology--Language English language--Reform Communication, International. English language--Social aspects English language--Technical English Mass media--Technological innovations Communication of technical information. Communication--Technological innovations English language--History--20th century English language--Usage English language--Data processing Languages. Language: history & general works Linguistics Ethical & social aspects of IT