Writing in the digital age has been as messy as the inky rags in Gutenberg’s shop or the molten lead of a Linotype machine. Matthew Kirschenbaum examines how creative authorship came to coexist with the computer revolution. Who were the early adopters, and what made others anxious? Was word processing just a better typewriter, or something more?

Briefly describes how word processors work, identifies problems writers may experience adjusting to the new technology, and gives tips on how to take advantage of the system's capabilities

In this book Michael Heim provides the first consistent philosophical basis for critically evaluating the impact of word processing on our use of and ideas about language. This edition includes a new foreword by David Gelernter, a new preface by the author, and an updated bibliography. "Not only important but seminal, on the cutting-edge, furrowing new conceptual territory."-Walter J. Ong, S.J. "A philosopher ponders how the word processor has affected language use and our ideas about it. Heim shrewdly updates a school of thought, associated with such thinkers as Walter Ong, that maintains all changes in writing technology tend to change the way we perceive the world. His argument that word processing leads to fragmented thinking should be addressed and debated."-Carlin Romano, Philadelphia Inquirer "The arguments range over all of Western philosophy (and some Eastern as well), from the ancient Greeks to contemporary phenomenology. . . . Everyone who has used a word processor will find much to think about in Heim's ideas."-David Weinberger, Byte "Fascinating, clear, and well-done . . . stimulating and challenging."-Don Ihde, Philosophy and Rhetoric

This study in combinatorial group theory introduces the concept of automatic groups. It contains a succinct introduction to the theory of regular languages, a discussion of related topics in combinatorial group theory, and the connections between automatic groups and geometry which motivated the development of this new theory. It is of interest to

This book deals with a topical issue relating to the use of script in Japan, one which has the potential to reshape future script policy through the mediation of both orthographic practices and social relations. It tells the story of the impact of one of the most significant technological breakthroughs in Japan in the latter part of this century: the invention and rapid adoption of word-processing technology capable of handling Japanese script in a society where the nature of that script had previously mandated handwriting as the norm. The ramifications of this technology in both the business and personal spheres have been wide-ranging, extending from changes to business practices, work profiles, orthography and social attitudes to writing through to Japan's ability to construct a substantial presence on the Internet in recent years.

WHAT IS WORD 2007?Whether you're a student, a teacher, a writer, a pastor or you just want to boost your typing skills, you need a word processor like Microsoft Word or OpenOffice. This book, Microsoft Word 2007 is here to assist you with typing. The book explores all the features of Office Word 2007 and helps you learn by doing. In Microsoft Word 2007 you will: Define what Microsoft Office Word is and learn what it's used for. Explore all the taps and their tabs groups and learn their importance: how to use them. Learn those common shortcut keyboard combinations to help you work faster. Explore basic important academic writing tips for academic papers. Learn tips and tricks on how to upgrade your knowledge to the latest Word versions. Written by a layman in computers, this book promises to be simple, yet professional in the way. It is great for those who are using the Microsoft Office Suits, such as Office 2007, 2013 and/ or the latest editions. It's very helpful to those using Google Docs as well, because the same features found in both tools are discussed in this book, step-by-step.