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Discover the fascinating journey of symbols in our digital communication with 'Hyphens & Hashtags'. This insightful book, published by Bodleian Library Publishing in 2021, delves into the histories and transformations of punctuation marks, mathematical symbols, and modern glyphs that play a crucial role in how we convey meaning online. In a world where clarity and expression are key, understanding these small yet powerful symbols is essential. From the evolution of the pound sign into a beloved hashtag, to the dual nature of the colon as both punctuation and a smiley-face emoticon, each page reveals the rich heritage and contemporary relevance of these marks. This beautifully bound edition, in a paper-over-boards format, is a must-read for anyone interested in the nuances of language and communication. Not only does it explore how symbols have adapted over centuries, but it also highlights those that have fallen out of use, inviting readers to consider their significance in today's context. Perfect for linguists, tech enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the written word, 'Hyphens & Hashtags’ is both a reference and a celebration of our evolving communication tools. ORDER NOW and enjoy FREE shipping on this brand new title! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781851245369
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bodleian Library Publishing
Description:
In our digital world, we owe much of our ability to communicate to the punctuation marks, mathematical symbols, and other glyphs that hover on the edges of our keyboard. Without these symbols, it would be impossible to convey meaning — our words would run in endless unbroken lines of letters and numbers. These marks, which have their origins in the earliest written communications, have evolved over many hundreds of years.
Hyphens & Hashtags presents the histories of these stalwart symbols, revealing the long road many have taken on their way to general usage. In the age of digital communication, some symbols have gained additional meanings. The obscure pound sign has transformed into the hashtag, an essential component of social media. The colon now serves double duty as the eyes of the smiley-face emoticon. Alongside the historical roots of these tools, this book also considers ever-evolving modern usage and uncovers those symbols which have now fallen out of fashion.
Hyphens & Hashtags casts a well-deserved spotlight on these deceptively simple marks, whose handy knack for conveying meaning in simple shorthand can marshal our sentences, clarify a calculation, or add some much-needed emotion to our online interactions.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781851245369
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bodleian Library Publishing
Description:
In our digital world, we owe much of our ability to communicate to the punctuation marks, mathematical symbols, and other glyphs that hover on the edges of our keyboard. Without these symbols, it would be impossible to convey meaning — our words would run in endless unbroken lines of letters and numbers. These marks, which have their origins in the earliest written communications, have evolved over many hundreds of years.
Hyphens & Hashtags presents the histories of these stalwart symbols, revealing the long road many have taken on their way to general usage. In the age of digital communication, some symbols have gained additional meanings. The obscure pound sign has transformed into the hashtag, an essential component of social media. The colon now serves double duty as the eyes of the smiley-face emoticon. Alongside the historical roots of these tools, this book also considers ever-evolving modern usage and uncovers those symbols which have now fallen out of fashion.
Hyphens & Hashtags casts a well-deserved spotlight on these deceptively simple marks, whose handy knack for conveying meaning in simple shorthand can marshal our sentences, clarify a calculation, or add some much-needed emotion to our online interactions.