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"Always On: Language in an Online and Mobile World"

"Always On: Language in an Online and Mobile World" explores how modern technology, like smartphones and the internet, continuously shapes the way we communicate. It examines how digital platforms influence language use, creating new slang, abbreviations, and communication styles that reflect our instant, interconnected world. The book highlights the ways in which being constantly connected affects social interactions and language development, emphasizing both the opportunities and challenges of living in a digital age where communication is persistent and dynamic.