Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: 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. Codice articolo 9781921520945
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Da: The Secret Bookshop, Tararua, Nuova Zelanda
Soft cover. Condizione: 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. Codice articolo 039718
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Da: Infinity Books Japan, Tokyo, TKY, Giappone
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Codice articolo RWARE0000039011
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Da: AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, Australia
Paperback. Condizione: 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. Codice articolo 9781921520945
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Da: CitiRetail, Stevenage, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: 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. Codice articolo 9781921520945
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