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The Emoji code : the linguistics behind smiley faces and scaredy cats /

Evans, Vyvyan,

The Emoji code : the linguistics behind smiley faces and scaredy cats / Professor Vyvyan Evans. - First U.S. Edition. - 256 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 21 cm

Emojis used for the letters 'o' in title on title page and spine. Originally published in Great Britain by Michael O'Mara Books Limited.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 240-248) and index.

Is Emoji the new universal 'language'-- Emoji crime and the nature of communication -- What's in a word? -- Emotionally speaking -- Colourful writing -- A picture paints a thousand words -- All change for a changing world -- Epilogue: The future of communication.

9781250129062 (hardcover)

2017027143


Emoticons.
Emoticons--Social aspects.
Expression--Humor.
Picture-writing--Humor.
Nonverbal communication--Social aspects.
Social media.
Symbolism in communication.

P99.4.E66 / .E93 2017

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