Language and the Internet

"This is an academic review, well referenced and footnoted, but Crystal's optimism and good humor abound. He has clarified many aspects of the styles and abbreviations one is likely to meet in e-communication, and he is documenting them, rather than trying to influence the style." The Times of Acadiana"This book provides an important look at how the Internet has affected our use of language. To my knowledge, there are no other comparable books available on this subject. Issues of language are certainly treated in many other books about the Internet, but this one features linguistics as its main topic. The book will be an important contribution." Patricia Wallace, Ph.D., Director, Information Services and Instructional Technologies Center for Talented Youth, The John Hopkins University Author, The Psychology and the Internet"This is only the first snapshot of an amazingly dynamic field, but it provides some of the groundwork indispensable to future research." su Library Journal"Provides some of the groundwork indispensable to future research. Recommended for larger public libraries and all academic collections." Library Journal"Crystal's book usefully puts into focus the linguistic experiences we're all having as we adjust to the new medium." San Jose Mercury News"Witty, thoughtful..." Scientific American"David Crystal notes a delicious irony in his new book Language and the Internet." Washington Times Oct 2001"Wonderfully readable..." Netsurfer Digest Nov 2001"A useful synthesis for undergraduates and general readers..." CHOICE"Engaging and provocative..." Nature