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Word by Word: The Secret Life of Dictionaries

The Secret Life of Dictionaries

by Kory Stamper · 2017 · 320 pages

Simon Sinek
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About This Book

A behind-the-scenes look at the world of lexicography, exploring the meticulous and often contentious process of defining words at Merriam-Webster. Lexicographer Kory Stamper examines how language evolves, how social and political shifts influence dictionaries, and why defining even the simplest words can take months of research.

Genres

Biography & MemoirHistorySociety & Politics

Topics

CommunicationCritical ThinkingDecision MakingOrganizational CultureStorytelling

Book Details

Published

2017

Pages

320

Language

en

ISBN

9781101870945

Audiobook Available

9h 48m
Narrated by Kory Stamper

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