Redesigning English

by Sharon Goodman (Editor), David Graddol (Editor), Theresa Lillis (Editor)

This fully updated edition of Redesigning English explores the innovative uses of English from early manuscripts to post-colonial literature, creative writing and developments in new media. Focusing on how English has, and continues to evolve through its global status, there is a strong emphasis on the visual forms of language and communication, and on issues of identity and politics.

New chapters for this edition include:


what makes English into Art? a tongue for sighing English manuscripts: the emergence of a visual identity English in a globalized world.

320 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007