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Item Details
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THE ROUTLEDGE HANDBOOK OF THE ENGLISH WRITING SYSTEM
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By: |
Vivian Cook (Editor), Dr. Des Ryan (Editor) |
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Electronic book text |
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£34.99 |
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ISBN 10: |
1317365798 |
ISBN 13: |
9781317365792 |
Publisher: |
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD |
Pub. date: |
15 July, 2016 |
Series: |
Routledge Handbooks in Linguistics |
Pages: |
544 |
Synopsis: |
The Routledge Handbook of the English Writing System provides a comprehensive account of the English writing system, both in its current iteration and highlighting the developing trends that will influence its future. Twenty-nine chapters written by specialists from around the world cover core linguistic and psychological aspects, and also include areas from other disciplines such as typography and computer-mediated communication.Divided into five parts, the volume encompasses a wide range of approaches and addresses issues in the following areas:theory and the English writing system, discussing the effects of etymology and phonology;the history of the English writing system from its earliest development, including spelling, pronunciation and typography;the acquisition and teaching of writing, with discussions of literacy issues and dyslexia;English writing in use around the world, both in the UK and America, and also across Europe and Japan; computer-mediated communication and developments in writing online and on social media.The Routledge Handbook of the English Writing System is essential reading for researchers and postgraduate students working in this area. |
Illustrations: |
49 Line drawings, black and white; 61 Halftones, black and white; 36 |
Publication: |
UK |
Imprint: |
Routledge |
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Non-returnable |
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