The award-winning editor of Granta magazine examines the astonishing growth of email - and how it is affecting people's lives, not always for the better. Drawing extensively on the research of linguists, behavioural scientists, cultural critics and philosophers, Freeman examines the way email is taking a mounting toll both on language and on social behaviour. He enters a plea for communication which is slower, more nuanced and - above all - more sociable.
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The award-winning editor of Granta magazine examines the astonishing growth of email - and how it is affecting people's lives, not always for the better. Drawing extensively on the research of linguists, behavioural scientists, cultural critics and philosophers, Freeman examines the way email is taking a mounting toll both on language and on social behaviour. He enters a plea for communication which is slower, more nuanced and - above all - more sociable.
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Very good in fine dust jacket. text blocks faded, a few small indentions in lower text block, remainder mark on lower text block. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 256 p. Audience: General/trade.
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Fine. TRUST OUR FEEDBACK RATING. USED LIKE NEW.1. Construction of the book is about perfect i.e. Strong tight spine. No loose pages. Boards are in excellent condition i.e. hard, strong and square with only extremely minimal (if any) shelf wear on the edges. Dust Jacket is in fresh, clean condition with No tears, major creases or major marks. Very minimal (if any) shelf wear along the edges of the DJ. Inside the book there is No writing, highlighting, marks or underlining on any of the pages. No page discoloration. This is a like new looking book. All books are mailed out in a bubble wrap mailer to protect your purchase. Orders are ALWAYS shipped same day or next day with FREE TRACKING emailed to you automatically. (WE TRY HARD TO DESCRIBE OUR BOOKS ACCURATELY SO YOU CAN BUY WITH CONFIDENCE)
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TRUST OUR FEEDBACK RATING-USED VERY GOOD.2. Construction of the book is excellent i.e. Tight spine. No loose pages. Clean pages. No writing, highlighting, marks or underlining on the pages. Some page discoloration. Boards are hard and square with minimal wear along the edges and sides of the boards. Dust Jacket is in Good condition and may have more obvious creases and inperfections. This is a good looking book. All books are mailed out in a bubble wrap mailer to protect your purchase. Orders are ALWAYS shipped same day or next day with FREE TRACKING emailed to you automatically. (WE TRY HARD TO DESCRIBE OUR BOOKS ACCURATELY SO YOU CAN BUY WITH CONFIDENCE)
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Ex-library. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 244 p. Audience: General/trade. LCCN 2009032087 Type of material Book Personal name Freeman, John, 1974-Main title The tyranny of e-mail: the four-thousand-year journey to your inbox / John Freeman. Edition 1st Scribner hardcover ed. Published/Created New York: Scribner, 2009. Description x, 244 p. : ill.; 22 cm. ISBN 9781416576730 (hc) 1416576738 LC classification HE7551. F74 2009 Summary Freeman takes an entertaining look at the nature of correspondence through the ages, considers the consequences of email overload, and enters a plea for communication that is more selective and nuanced and, above all, more sociable. Contents Words in motion--The invention of now--All together now--This is your brain on e-mail--Dawn of the machines--Manifesto for a slow communication movement--Don't send. LC Subjects Electronic mail systems--Social aspects. Electronic mail systems. Business communication. Interpersonal communication. Notes Includes bibliographical references (p. 223-228) and index. Dewey class no. 303.48/33 Other system no. (OCoLC)ocn232979204
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Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.