The Routledge Handbook of the English Writing System (Routledge Handbooks in Linguistics)

__The Routledge Handbook of the English Writing System__ provides a comprehensive account of the English writing system, both in its current iteration and highlighting the developing trends that will influence its future. Twenty-nine chapters written by specialists from around the world cover core linguistic and psychological aspects, and also include areas from other disciplines such as typography and computer-mediated communication. Divided into five parts, the volume encompasses a wide range of approaches and addresses issues in the following areas: * theory and the English writing system, discussing the effects of etymology and phonology; * the history of the English writing system from its earliest development, including spelling, pronunciation and typography; * the acquisition and teaching of writing, with discussions of literacy issues and dyslexia; * English writing in use around the world, both in the UK and America, and also across Europe and Japan; * computer-mediated communication and developments in writing online and on social media. __The Routledge Handbook of the English Writing System__ is essential reading for researchers and postgraduate students working in this area. The Routledge Handbook Of The English Writing System Provides A Comprehensive Account Of The English Writing System, Not Just As A State Of The Art But Also Highlighting The Developing Trends That Will Influence Its Future. While Concentrating On The Core Linguistic And Psychological Aspects, It Will Also Include Areas From Such Other Disciplines As Typography And Computer Mediated Communication. Divided Into Five Sections, The Volume Encompasses A Wide Range Of Approaches And Addresses Issues In The Following Areas: - The History Of The English Writing System - Acquisition And Teaching - The English Writing System In The Media And Cmc - Variety And Diversity In The Writing System - The Core Of The English Writing System Today Each Of The Thirty Chapters Is Written By A Specialist In The Field And Provides: A Introduction To The Subject; An Overview Of The Main Current And Critical Trends; And Possible Future Tragectory. The Routledge Handbook Of The English Writing System Is Essential Reading For Researchers And Postgraduate Students Working In This Area-- Edited By Vivian Cook And Des Ryan. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. "The Routledge Handbook of the English Writing System provides a comprehensive account of the English Writing System, not just as a state of the art but also highlighting the developing trends that will influence its future. While concentrating on the core linguistic and psychological aspects, it will also include areas from such other disciplines as typography and computer mediated communication. Divided into five sections, the volume encompasses a wide range of approaches and addresses issues in the following areas: - The history of the English writing system - Acquisition and teaching - The English writing system in the media and CMC - Variety and diversity in the writing system - The core of the English writing system today Each of the thirty chapters is written by a specialist in the field and provides: a introduction to the subject; an overview of the main current and critical trends; and possible future tragectory. The Routledge Handbook of the English Writing System is essential reading for researchers and postgraduate students working in this area"-- Provided by publisher Content: Pt. 1. Theory and the English writing system -- pt. 2. The history and development of the English writing system -- pt. 3. Learning and teaching English -- pt. 4. Society and the English writing system in the world -- pt. 5. Processing the written symbol. This Routledge Handbook provides a comprehensive account of the English Writing System, both in its current iteration and highlighting the developing trends that will influence its future.