Computer-Mediated Communication

Exploring the influence of the Internet on the English language, this book delves into Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC) and its historical context. It examines how online interactions have shaped vocabulary, introduced new spelling and punctuation norms, and altered levels of formality in language. The text includes a comprehensive empirical study focused on the linguistics of business email, appealing to both linguists and general readers interested in the evolution of communication in digital spaces.