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OverviewThis exciting glossary provides all the answers. It includes an A to Z of the jargon entering the English language with the rise of the Internet and mobile phone technology, and it gives a dictionary-style treatment of those Internet terms which have begun to change their meaning in colloquial speech. Alongside a definition, each of these entries contains a set of illustrations showing contemporary usage, helping you to understand and - if you wish - actively participate in the cool communication of the electronic age. A Glossary of Netspeak and Textspeak also contains a comprehensive guide to the special languages that have developed within electronic media - smileys and text messaging - and a complete listing of Internet domain names. Features: The first glossary of Internet and mobile phone terminology Includes numerous examples of real usage Written by a leading expert on language and linguistics Contains comprehensive lists of special symbols. Full Product DetailsAuthor: David CrystalPublisher: Edinburgh University Press Imprint: Edinburgh University Press Dimensions: Width: 14.40cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 20.30cm Weight: 0.268kg ISBN: 9780748621194ISBN 10: 0748621199 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 25 June 2004 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of stock  Table of ContentsReviewsA delightful little book for scholars and general readers alike. -- Choice If your goal is to keep pace with the trends in Internet language, this book is a must-have. -- Dave Dowling, Technical Communication, May 2006 A delightful little book for scholars and general readers alike. -- Choice If your goal is to keep pace with the trends in Internet language, this book is a must-have. -- Dave Dowling, Technical Communication , May 2006 A delightful little book for scholars and general readers alike. -- Choice <p> If your goal is to keep pace with the trends in Internet language, this book is a must-have. -- Dave Dowling, Technical Communication , May 2006 Author InformationDavid Crystal is the author of Language and the Internet and more than 50 books on the English language and linguistics, as well as being a dictionary writer, the editor of a family of general encyclopedias, and the creator of a series of Internet initiatives. This unique combination of backgrounds informs A Glossary of Netspeak and Textspeak, which displays the accessibility and clarity that have become renowned as the Crystal hallmarks. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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