1. The what, the why and the where of emoji; 2. Emoji and the history of human communication; 3. Making faces; 4. Metaphors and moral panics; 5. The shaping force of digital technology; 6. People, politics and interpersonal relationships; 7. Diverse identities; 8. Creativity and culture; 9. The emojification of everyday life.
Explores the evolution of emoji, how people use them, and what they tell us about the technology-enhanced state of modern society.
Philip Seargeant is the author of several books on topics ranging from language and social media, linguistic creativity, to English around the world. His most recent work focuses on language, communication and politics, and the influence and impact on this of new technologies.
'Emoji are a significant development in contemporary communication,
deserving serious attention for their impact on both language use
and society. The book comes at them from a variety of complementary
angles, elucidating their specific nature and function while
simultaneously showing how they reflect and influence important
developments in the modern globalised world. This insightful
integration of the general and the specific places this book among
the very best academic work in the field.' Guy Cook, Emeritus
Professor of Language in Education, King's College London
'The Emoji Revolution is required reading for anyone with interest
in emoji, or communication in general. While the subject matter
might seem trivial on the surface, Philip Seargeant takes emoji and
its impact very seriously in his book by rigorously examining the
historical, political and social contexts of emoji use. Seargeant
has produced a tremendous work of scholarship that is also a fun
and engaging to read.' Jane Solomon, author of The Dictionary of
Difficult Words
'In his book, The Emoji Revolution, Philip Seargeant argues
that emojis have become a powerful new way of getting a message
across - not just for young people, but for everyone. He provides a
fresh perspective on these pictograms and challenges us to think
beyond their silliness or simplicity.' Forbes
'The Emoji Revolution adeptly establishes emoji within a broader
legacy of language and communication systems. The book is written
in a highly engaging style that is peppered with Seargeant's wit
and observational humor. The absence of jargon and extensive
technical language makes this an accessible text which will appeal
to lay audiences, academics, and student readers in a number of
humanities and social science disciplines.' Miriam E. Sweeney, New
Media and Society
'There is an element of fun and lightness throughout the narrative.
However, the topic's overall treatment is serious and scholarly, so
we find a mix of serious and fun, and a bit of the best of both
worlds.' Jeanette Evans, Technical Communication
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