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Txtng : The Gr8 Db8, Paperback by Crystal, David; McLachlan, Ed (ILT), ISBN 0199571333, ISBN-13 9780199571338, Brand New, Free shipping in the US A linguistic expert argues that the panic over text messaging is misplaced, looks at every aspect of the phenomenon of text messaging, and considers its effects on literacy, language, and society, in an insightful study.

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Does txtng spell the end of literacy? David Crystal looks at the evidence, investigating how txtng began, what it is, why it's used, and how it works. Txtng: The Gr8 Db8 is entertaining and instructive: reassuring for parents, illuminating for teenagers, fascinating for everyone.

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Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0199571333
ISBN-13
9780199571338
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72673209

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Author
David Crystal
Publication Name
Txtng : the Gr8 Db8
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2009
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
256 Pages

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7.7in
Item Height
0.6in
Item Width
5in
Item Weight
9.8 Oz

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Tk5105.73.C79 2009
Reviews
"It's a work that needed to be written. It's wholely persuasuve in its arguments." --Marcus Berkmann, Sunday Times 20/07/2008, "Crystal has performed an admirable service by bringing a linguistically grounded discussion of text messaging to a lay audience.Txtnghelps readers appreciate the medium's potential sophistication and become less fearful of negative consequences." --Language "In this witty and insightful work, Crystal examines the phenomenon of text messaging, notably in terms of its impact on language and society. Crystal cuts through the exaggerations about the dire impact of the medium on language and places texting in context. This book serves both as an excellent introduction to texting for the uninitiated and as a scholarly resource for those who study the phenomenon. Essential." --CHOICE, "Excellent. Crystal presents a compelling argument in favour of texting as a force for linguistic ability." --Melissa Katsoulis, The Times 19/07/2008, "He combines an extraordinary knowledge of linguistics with a gift for popularizing." --TLS. 19/09/2008, "Crystal has performed an admirable service by bringing a linguistically grounded discussion of text messaging to a lay audience. Txtng helps readers appreciate the medium's potential sophistication and become less fearful of negative consequences." --Language "In this witty and insightful work, Crystal examines the phenomenon of text messaging, notably in terms of its impact on language and society. Crystal cuts through the exaggerations about the dire impact of the medium on language and places texting in context. This book serves both as an excellent introduction to texting for the uninitiated and as a scholarly resource for those who study the phenomenon. Essential." --CHOICE, Review from previous edition: "Crystal has a gift for explication and a wonderful eye for illustrative example." --New Statesman. 04.08.08, "Crystal has performed an admirable service by bringing a linguistically grounded discussion of text messaging to a lay audience. Txtng helps readers appreciate the medium's potential sophistication and become less fearful of negative consequences." --Language"In this witty and insightful work, Crystal examines the phenomenon of text messaging, notably in terms of its impact on language and society. Crystal cuts through the exaggerations about the dire impact of the medium on language and places texting in context. This book serves both as an excellent introduction to texting for the uninitiated and as a scholarly resource for those who study the phenomenon. Essential." --CHOICE, "Crystal has performed an admirable service by bringing a linguistically grounded discussion of text messaging to a lay audience. Txtng helps readers appreciate the medium's potential sophistication and become less fearful of negative consequences." -- Language "In this witty and insightful work, Crystal examines the phenomenon of text messaging, notably in terms of its impact on language and society. Crystal cuts through the exaggerations about the dire impact of the medium on language and places texting in context. This book serves both as an excellent introduction to texting for the uninitiated and as a scholarly resource for those who study the phenomenon. Essential." -- CHOICE, 'A fun trot through little-mapped territory.'Tom Lamont, The Observer'Review from previous edition Crystal has a gift for explication and a wonderful eye for illustrative example.'New Statesman.'It's a work that needed to be written. It's wholely persuasuve in its arguments.'Marcus Berkmann, Sunday Times'Wise, engagingly written, informative book.'James Delingpole. Daily Mail.'David is a sophisticated, open-minded tour guide.'Lloyd Evans. Spectator.'He combines an extraordinary knowledge of linguistics with a gift for popularizing.'TLS.'A highly consumable work of pop linguistics.'Los Angeles Times'Excellent. Crystal presents a compelling argument in favour of texting as a force for linguistic ability.'Melissa Katsoulis, The Times, "In this witty and insightful work, Crystal examines the phenomenon of text messaging, notably in terms of its impact on language and society. Crystal cuts through the exaggerations about the dire impact of the medium on language and places texting in context. This book serves both as an excellent introduction to texting for the uninitiated and as a scholarly resource for those who study the phenomenon. Essential." --CHOICE
Table of Content
List of Cartoons 1. The Hype About Texting 2. How Weird is Texting? 3. What is Distinctive About it? 4. Why do They do it? 5. Who Texts? 6. What do They Text About? 7. How do Other Languages do it? 8. Why all the Fuss? Glossary Appendix Index, List of cartoons1: The Hype About Texting2: How Weird is Texting?3: What is Distinctive About it?4: Why do They do it?5: Who Texts?6: What do They Text About?7: How do Other Languages do it?8: Why all the Fuss?GlossaryAppendixIndex
Copyright Date
2009
Topic
Mobile & Wireless Communications, Communication Studies, Internet / General, System Administration / Email Administration, Popular Culture, Telecommunications, Linguistics / General
Dewey Decimal
004.692
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Computers, Technology & Engineering, Language Arts & Disciplines, Social Science

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