Routledge Handbook of the English Writing System

<p><em>The Routledge Handbook of the English Writing System</em> provides a comprehensive account of the English writing system both in its current iteration and highlighting the developing trends that will influence its future. Twenty-nine chapters written by specialists from around the world cover core linguistic and psychological aspects and also include areas from other disciplines such as typography and computer-mediated communication.</p><p></p><p>Divided into five parts the volume encompasses a wide range of approaches and addresses issues in the following areas:</p><p></p><ul> <br><br><li>theory and the English writing system discussing the effects of etymology and phonology;</li> <br><br><li>the history of the English writing system from its earliest development including spelling pronunciation and typography;</li> <br><br><li>the acquisition and teaching of writing with discussions of literacy issues and dyslexia;</li> <br><br><li>English writing in use around the world both in the UK and America and also across Europe and Japan; </li> <br><br><li>computer-mediated communication and developments in writing online and on social media.</li> </ul><p></p><p>The Routledge Handbook of the English Writing System is essential reading for researchers and postgraduate students working in this area.</p>