Description
Discover the fascinating exploration of language and technology with 'OK' from the acclaimed Object Lessons series. Delve into the rich history behind the word 'OK', which has transformed the way we communicate in today’s digital age. This beautifully designed trade paperback, **published by Bloomsbury in 2023**, not only presents the etymology of a word that began as an acronym for 'all correct', but also reveals how language evolves with technological advancements. Author Michelle McSweeney takes you on a journey through time, tracing 'OK's' path from the steam-powered printing press to its ubiquitous presence in modern communication. This insightful book illustrates the intricate relationship between language, culture, and technology, making it a must-read for linguists, historians, and anyone interested in our communication patterns. Perfect for casual readers and scholars alike, 'OK' promises to enrich your understanding of everyday language. Grab your **brand new copy** today and explore the hidden narratives within ordinary words. Enjoy fast shipping with delivery options available across New Zealand, so you can dive into this enlightening read without delay!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781501367182
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Description:
Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things.
"OK" as a word accepts proposals, describes the world as satisfactory (but not good), provides conversational momentum, or even agrees (or disagrees). OK as an object, however, tells a story of how technology writes itself into language, permanently altering communication.
OK is a young word, less than 200 years old. It began as an acronym for "all correct" when the steam-powered printing press pushed newspapers into the mainstream. Today it is spoken and written by nearly everyone in the world. Drawing on linguistics, history, and new media studies, Michelle McSweeney traces OK from its birth in the Penny Presses through telephone lines, grammar books, and television signals into the digital age.
Nearly ubiquitous and often overlooked, OK illustrates the never-ending dance between language, technology, and culture, and offers lessons for our own techno-historical moment.
Object Lessons is published in partnership with an essay series in The Atlantic.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781501367182
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Description:
Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things.
"OK" as a word accepts proposals, describes the world as satisfactory (but not good), provides conversational momentum, or even agrees (or disagrees). OK as an object, however, tells a story of how technology writes itself into language, permanently altering communication.
OK is a young word, less than 200 years old. It began as an acronym for "all correct" when the steam-powered printing press pushed newspapers into the mainstream. Today it is spoken and written by nearly everyone in the world. Drawing on linguistics, history, and new media studies, Michelle McSweeney traces OK from its birth in the Penny Presses through telephone lines, grammar books, and television signals into the digital age.
Nearly ubiquitous and often overlooked, OK illustrates the never-ending dance between language, technology, and culture, and offers lessons for our own techno-historical moment.
Object Lessons is published in partnership with an essay series in The Atlantic.