Because Internet

Name: Because Internet
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Understanding how language is changing

By Gretchen McCulloch

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Because Internet by Gretchen McCulloch explores how the internet is transforming the way we communicate daily. It delves into the linguistic shifts driven by technology, social media, and online interactions, analysing how these changes impact language use and understanding. The book offers insights into the evolution of digital language and culture, making it an engaging read for anyone interested in how modern communication is shaping society.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by how the internet has transformed the English language and communication. Written by a linguist, it offers a lively exploration of online language trends, memes, and the evolution of digital dialogue, making it perfect for those interested in the intersection of technology and linguistics.

Because Internet

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A fizzing take on how the internet is transforming language by the resident linguist at Wired. A critically acclaimed New York Times bestseller.

The acclaimed New York Times bestseller.

Have you ever puzzled over how to punctuate a text message? Wondered where memes came from? Fret no more—Because Internet is the perfect book for understanding how the internet is changing the English language, why that's a good thing, and what our online interactions reveal about who we are.

'McCulloch is such a disarming writer—lucid, friendly, unequivocally excited about her subject—that I began to marvel at the flexibility of the online language she describes, with its numerous shades of subtlety.' New York Times

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Gretchen McCulloch's Because Internet is celebrated for its engaging and insightful exploration of how language evolves in the digital age. Critics praise McCulloch's ability to combine scholarly analysis with accessible prose, offering readers a detailed look at how the internet influences communication, from tildes and text emphasis to emojis and memes. The book is acknowledged for its compelling narrative and the way it considers the internet's impact on language as a fascinating and positive evolution rather than a detrimental change.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529112825

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 March 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 238g

Pages: 336

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Computing & Technology Education & Reference Gretchen McCulloch Non-Fiction Penguin Books Philosophy & Psychology

About the Author

Gretchen McCulloch writes about linguistics for a general audience, especially internet language. She writes the Resident Linguist column at Wired. McCulloch has a master's in linguistics from McGill University, runs the blog All Things Linguistic, and cohosts the Lingthusiasm podcast. She lives in Montreal, but also on the internet. www.gretchenmcculloch.com