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Shrinking the World (Paperback)
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ISBN 10: 1921520949
ISBN 13: 9781921520945
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The first email was sent less than forty years ago; by 2011 there will be 3.2 billion users.The flood of messages is ceaseless. As the toll of email mounts, reducing our time for leisure and contemplation, and separating us from each other in the lonely battle with the inbox, Freeman enters a plea for communication that is more selective and nuanced and, above all, more sociable.Drawing on the research of linguists, scientists, critics and philosophers, Freeman's history of correspondence reveals how changing methods of communication have eroded the great distances between us. He shows how the telegram, newspapers, synchronised time and railway networks have changed everything from the nature of military intelligence to the messages we write to loved ones.From carrier pigeon to computer mouse, this fascinating and engaging history of how we communicate will make you view your inbox in a whole new light. The first email was sent less than forty years ago; by 2011, there will be 3.2 billion users. John Freeman's history of correspondence reveals how changing methods of communication have eroded the great distances between us. This fascinating and engaging history of how we communicate will make you view your inbox in a whole new light. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781921520945
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Shrinking the World: The 4,000 Year Story of How Email Came to Rule Our Lives
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The Text Publishing Company, Melbourne, 2009
ISBN 10: 1921520949
ISBN 13: 9781921520945
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Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. This copy appears to be unread. The first email was sent less than forty years ago; by 2011, there will be 3.2 billion users. The flood of messages is ceaseless. As the toll of email mounts, reducing our time for leisure and contemplation, and separating us from each other in the lonely battle with the inbox, John Freeman enters a plea for communication that is more selective and nuanced and, above all, more sociable. Drawing on the research of linguists, scientists, critics and philosophers, Freeman's history of correspondence reveals how changing methods of communication have eroded the great distances between us. He shows how the telegram, newspapers, synchronised time and railway networks have changed everything from the nature of military intelligence to the messages we write to loved ones. From carrier pigeon to computer mouse, this fascinating and engaging history of how we communicate will make you view your inbox in a whole new light. Seller Inventory # 039718
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Shrinking the World: The 4,000-year Story of How Email Came to Rule Our Liv es
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The Text Publishing Company, Canada, 2009
ISBN 10: 1921520949
ISBN 13: 9781921520945
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Shrinking the World (Paperback)
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Text Publishing, Melbourne, 2009
ISBN 10: 1921520949
ISBN 13: 9781921520945
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The first email was sent less than forty years ago; by 2011 there will be 3.2 billion users.The flood of messages is ceaseless. As the toll of email mounts, reducing our time for leisure and contemplation, and separating us from each other in the lonely battle with the inbox, Freeman enters a plea for communication that is more selective and nuanced and, above all, more sociable.Drawing on the research of linguists, scientists, critics and philosophers, Freeman's history of correspondence reveals how changing methods of communication have eroded the great distances between us. He shows how the telegram, newspapers, synchronised time and railway networks have changed everything from the nature of military intelligence to the messages we write to loved ones.From carrier pigeon to computer mouse, this fascinating and engaging history of how we communicate will make you view your inbox in a whole new light. The first email was sent less than forty years ago; by 2011, there will be 3.2 billion users. John Freeman's history of correspondence reveals how changing methods of communication have eroded the great distances between us. This fascinating and engaging history of how we communicate will make you view your inbox in a whole new light. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781921520945
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Shrinking the World (Paperback)
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ISBN 10: 1921520949
ISBN 13: 9781921520945
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The first email was sent less than forty years ago; by 2011 there will be 3.2 billion users.The flood of messages is ceaseless. As the toll of email mounts, reducing our time for leisure and contemplation, and separating us from each other in the lonely battle with the inbox, Freeman enters a plea for communication that is more selective and nuanced and, above all, more sociable.Drawing on the research of linguists, scientists, critics and philosophers, Freeman's history of correspondence reveals how changing methods of communication have eroded the great distances between us. He shows how the telegram, newspapers, synchronised time and railway networks have changed everything from the nature of military intelligence to the messages we write to loved ones.From carrier pigeon to computer mouse, this fascinating and engaging history of how we communicate will make you view your inbox in a whole new light. The first email was sent less than forty years ago; by 2011, there will be 3.2 billion users. John Freeman's history of correspondence reveals how changing methods of communication have eroded the great distances between us. This fascinating and engaging history of how we communicate will make you view your inbox in a whole new light. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781921520945
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