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Word by word : the secret life of dictionaries

by Kory Stamper

An exploration of the intricate world of lexicography and the internal processes involved in dictionary production. This account details the challenges of defining common terms and examines how changing usage and social biases shape the English language.

Accession 12101 ISBN 9781101870945 Publisher Pantheon
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