Handbook of the English Writing System

The Handbook of the English Writing System provides a comprehensive account of the English writing system, both in its current iteration and highlighting the developing trends that will influence its future. Twenty-nine chapters written by specialists from around the world cover core linguistic and psychological aspects, and also include areas from other disciplines such as typography and computer-mediated communication.
Divided into five parts, the volume encompasses a wide range of approaches and addresses issues in the following areas:
theory and the English writing system, discussing the effects of etymology and phonology;

the history of the English writing system from its earliest development, including spelling, pronunciation and typography;

the acquisition and teaching of writing, with discussions of literacy issues and dyslexia; English writing in use around the world, both in the UK and America, and also across Europe and Japan;

 computer-mediated communication and developments in writing online and on social media.

The Handbook of the English Writing System is essential reading for researchers and postgraduate students working in this area.