Electric Language - A Philosophical Study of Word Processing (Paperback, 2nd Ed)

In this book Michael Heim provides the first consistent philosophical basis for critically evaluating the impact of word processing on our use of and ideas about language. This edition includes a new foreword by David Gelernter, a new preface by the author, and an updated bibliography. Not only important but seminal, on the cutting-edge, furrowing new conceptual territory.-Walter J. Ong, S.J. A philosopher ponders how the word processor has affected language use and our ideas about it. Walter Ong, that maintains all changes in writing technology tend to change the way we perceive the world. His argument that word processing leads to fragmented thinking should be addressed and debated.-Carlin Romano, Philadelphia Inquirer The arguments range over all of Western philosophy (and some Eastern as well), from the ancient Greeks to contemporary phenomenology... Everyone who has used a word processor will find much to think about in Heim's ideas.-David Weinberger, Byte Fascinating, clear, and well-done ... stimulating and challenging.-Don Ihde, Philosophy and Rhetoric

General

Imprint:	Yale University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 1999
First published:	March 1999
Authors:	Michael Heim
Dimensions:	210 x 140 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	332
Edition:	2nd Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-300-07746-9
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Philosophy of language Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > Office & workplace > Secretarial & office skills > Word processing skills
LSN:	0-300-07746-7
Barcode:	9780300077469

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