Alphabet to Email: How Written English Evolved and Where It's Heading

Ever wondered how we went from painstakingly carved letters to firing off emojis? This fascinating linguistic journey traces the evolution of written English from its earliest alphabet through to the digital age. Routledge charts the pivotal moments—printing presses, typewriters, texting—that shaped how we communicate on the page (and screen). It's scholarly without being stuffy, revealing the surprising forces that drove change in spelling, punctuation, and style. Perfect for word nerds, language teachers, or anyone who's ever pondered why English spelling is such delightful chaos.