Digital Scribes: Technological Revolutions in Written Communication - Couverture souple

Quinlan, Thomas

 
9781502764423: Digital Scribes: Technological Revolutions in Written Communication

Synopsis

Digital technologies have changed how people communicate! In this book, Dr. Quinlan explores how technological innovations have altered written communication. The stylus, printing press, electric telegraph and the typewriter: Each of these technological innovations was responsible for a revolution in written communication. Innovations in digital technologies represent the most recent revolution. With their advent and proliferation, these innovations are yielding a massive expansion in the capabilities of written communication.

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À propos de l'auteur

The written word has been central to Thomas Quinlan's professional life. He holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Washington, as well as an M.A. in Literature from the California State University, Los Angeles. He has taught at the secondary, undergraduate, and graduate levels. In his research, he examines the influence of digital technologies upon literacy and cognition. This research has appeared in several articles, published in various research journals. Dr. Quinlan works and resides in Princeton, New Jersey (USA).

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