Typography & Language in Everyday Life

Prescriptions and Practices

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Linguistics
Cover of the book Typography & Language in Everyday Life by Sue Walker, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Sue Walker ISBN: 9781317879558
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: June 3, 2014
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Sue Walker
ISBN: 9781317879558
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: June 3, 2014
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Typography and Language in Everyday Life provides a detailed look at graphic as well as linguistic aspects of language and suggests there is much to be gained from collaboration between typographers and applied linguists.
The first part of the book provides an introduction to aspects of typographic theory and history and suggests some areas of applied linguistics that offer approaches to studying graphic language. The second part comprises case studies which look at the relationship between prescription and practice for visual organisation by considering everyday display typography, house style and typing manuals, and letter-writing. Each of these subjects is looked at from historical and theoretical perspectives.
Aimed at those who may be unfamiliar with theoretical and historical perspectives on the graphic aspects of language, and with broad concepts in applied linguistics, the book also directs readers to areas of further reading in each of these fields. Extensively illustrated with examples of past and present graphic language, Typography and Language in Everyday Life is essential reading for students of typography, graphic design, applied linguistics and education, as well as the general reader.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Typography and Language in Everyday Life provides a detailed look at graphic as well as linguistic aspects of language and suggests there is much to be gained from collaboration between typographers and applied linguists.
The first part of the book provides an introduction to aspects of typographic theory and history and suggests some areas of applied linguistics that offer approaches to studying graphic language. The second part comprises case studies which look at the relationship between prescription and practice for visual organisation by considering everyday display typography, house style and typing manuals, and letter-writing. Each of these subjects is looked at from historical and theoretical perspectives.
Aimed at those who may be unfamiliar with theoretical and historical perspectives on the graphic aspects of language, and with broad concepts in applied linguistics, the book also directs readers to areas of further reading in each of these fields. Extensively illustrated with examples of past and present graphic language, Typography and Language in Everyday Life is essential reading for students of typography, graphic design, applied linguistics and education, as well as the general reader.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Management Laureates by Sue Walker
Cover of the book Peirce on Perception and Reasoning by Sue Walker
Cover of the book Beyond the Psychoanalytic Dyad by Sue Walker
Cover of the book Routledge Handbook of Human Security by Sue Walker
Cover of the book Urban Sustainability Transitions by Sue Walker
Cover of the book The Automobile by Sue Walker
Cover of the book Leninism, Stalinism, and the Women's Movement in Britain, 1920-1939 by Sue Walker
Cover of the book Marxism and the Open Mind by Sue Walker
Cover of the book The Precarious Generation by Sue Walker
Cover of the book An Evidence-based Approach to Authentic Leadership Development by Sue Walker
Cover of the book Syntax-Phonology Interface by Sue Walker
Cover of the book Toynbee Hall (Routledge Revivals) by Sue Walker
Cover of the book Macao - The Formation of a Global City by Sue Walker
Cover of the book Direct Effect Of European Law by Sue Walker
Cover of the book Technology and Employment Practices in Developing Countries by Sue Walker
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy