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Title: Alphabet to email : how written English evolved and where it's heading / Naomi S. Baron.
Author: Baron, Naomi S.
General Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 285-304) and indexes.
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.

Publisher: Routledge,
Publication Place: London ; New York :
ISBN: 0415186854
Subject: English language -- Written English -- History.
Written communication -- English-speaking countries -- History.
English language -- Written English -- History.
Written communication -- Technological innovations -- History.

Contents: Robin Hood's retort -- Legitimating written English -- Who writes, who reads, and why -- Setting standards -- rise of English comp -- Commas and canaries -- What Remington wrought -- Language at a distance -- Why the jury's still out on email -- Epilogue : destiny or choice.
Physical Description: xiv, 316 p. : ill. ;
Formatted Contents Note: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Publication Date: 2000.

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