Redesigning English Contributor(s): Goodman, Sharon (Editor), Graddol, David (Editor), Lillis, Theresa (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415376890 ISBN-13: 9780415376891 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $54.40 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2007 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - General - Computers | Data Processing - Education | Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects |
Dewey: 428 |
LCCN: 2009284611 |
Series: Exploring the English Language |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 7.2" W x 9.6" (1.89 lbs) 308 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This fully updated edition of Redesigning English explores the innovative uses of English from early manuscripts to post-colonial literature, creative writing and developments in new media. Focusing on how English has, and continues to evolve through its global status, there is a strong emphasis on the visual forms of language and communication, and on issues of identity and politics. New chapters for this edition include; what makes English into Art? A tongue for sighing, English manuscripts: the emergence of a visual identity, English in a globalized world. |