Stamper, Kory
Word By Word
- ISBN 13:
- 9781101970263
- author:
- Stamper, Kory
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 20.07 x 13.21 x 1.78 centimetres
- Genre:
- Reference & Language, Dictionaries & Thesauruses, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
English is often seen as a fortress to be defended, but it's more like a child that needs nurturing. As lexicographer Kory Stamper reveals in Word by Word, dictionary writing involves agonising decisions about what to define and how to do it, not to mention the tricky questions of ever-changing word usage. From the first documented usage of "OMG" in a letter to Winston Churchill to Stamper's own stories from the linguistic front lines, this book is an entertaining look at the complexities and eccentricities of the English language. With fun facts and personal anecdotes, Word by Word offers a unique insight into the world of lexicography. With wit and irreverence, Kory Stamper explores the fascinating world of dictionary writing, where words can be both precise and problematic. This is a book that will appeal to anyone interested in language, linguistics, or simply the way we use words every day.
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