Wordwatching – Field notes from an amateur philologist
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Wordwatching
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ISBN: 9781920769383 bzw. 1920769382, in Englisch, Scribe Publications Pty Ltd, neu, E-Book.
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Language Arts & Disciplines, A bonzer (p. 288) discussion of the strange but dinkum (p. 289) pedigree (p. 224) of the naughty (p. 202), nice (p. 212), and, sometimes, obscene (p. 217) English language. We live in a torrent of words from radio and television, books and newspapers, and now from the internet. But, as Julian Burnside reminds us in this new edition of the bestselling Wordwatching , words are a source both of pleasure and power, and can be deployed for good or for Ill. Some of these essays explore curiosities in odd corners of the language simply to remind us of the extraordinary richness of the English language. Other pieces use small matters of language to illustrate larger processes of cultural borrowing and change. Burnside's musings remind us that we should not be alarmed at the instability of the language; rather, we should see its wanton borrowings as a source of its strength and vitality. Wordwatching also reminds us of the need to be aware of the misuse of language in the service of sinister purposes whether political, ideological, social, or personal. An ear well-tuned to the nuances of vocabulary inoculates the hearer against this epidemic of deception. With nine new essays, dealing with subjects as diverse as deadlines, fancy words, the problems with issue', odd sounds, oxymorons, and the fallacy of wading in', this revised and expanded edition of Wordwatching is a fascinating demonstration of the power and the pleasure of the English language. eBook.
Language Arts & Disciplines, A bonzer (p. 288) discussion of the strange but dinkum (p. 289) pedigree (p. 224) of the naughty (p. 202), nice (p. 212), and, sometimes, obscene (p. 217) English language. We live in a torrent of words from radio and television, books and newspapers, and now from the internet. But, as Julian Burnside reminds us in this new edition of the bestselling Wordwatching , words are a source both of pleasure and power, and can be deployed for good or for Ill. Some of these essays explore curiosities in odd corners of the language simply to remind us of the extraordinary richness of the English language. Other pieces use small matters of language to illustrate larger processes of cultural borrowing and change. Burnside's musings remind us that we should not be alarmed at the instability of the language; rather, we should see its wanton borrowings as a source of its strength and vitality. Wordwatching also reminds us of the need to be aware of the misuse of language in the service of sinister purposes whether political, ideological, social, or personal. An ear well-tuned to the nuances of vocabulary inoculates the hearer against this epidemic of deception. With nine new essays, dealing with subjects as diverse as deadlines, fancy words, the problems with issue', odd sounds, oxymorons, and the fallacy of wading in', this revised and expanded edition of Wordwatching is a fascinating demonstration of the power and the pleasure of the English language. eBook.
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Wordwatching – Field notes from an amateur philologist (2004)
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ISBN: 9781920769383 bzw. 1920769382, in Englisch, Scribe Publications, gebundenes Buch, gebraucht, Erstausgabe.
Lieferung aus: Australien, Shipping costs to: USA.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Syber's Books.
Scribe Publications, Melbourne, 2004. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. a clean copy, showing no damage. Some of the essays in this book explore curiosities in odd corners of the English language simply to remind us of the extraordinary richness of the language. Other pieces use small matters of language to illustrate larger processes of cultural borrowing and change Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 240 pages. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Category: Language & Linguistics; Reference. ISBN: 1920769382. ISBN/EAN: 9781920769383. Inventory No: 0268661. . 9781920769383.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Syber's Books.
Scribe Publications, Melbourne, 2004. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. a clean copy, showing no damage. Some of the essays in this book explore curiosities in odd corners of the English language simply to remind us of the extraordinary richness of the language. Other pieces use small matters of language to illustrate larger processes of cultural borrowing and change Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 240 pages. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Category: Language & Linguistics; Reference. ISBN: 1920769382. ISBN/EAN: 9781920769383. Inventory No: 0268661. . 9781920769383.
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Wordwatching : Field Notes of an Amateur Philologist (2005)
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ISBN: 9781920769383 bzw. 1920769382, in Englisch, Scribe, gebundenes Buch, gebraucht, Nachdruck.
Lieferung aus: Australien, Shipping costs to: USA.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Pamela Bakes at Page Two.
Melbourne: Scribe, 2005. An unmarked copy with lightly tanned pages. "Erudite and eclectic musings, with a whimsical edge, on the linguistically curious and aptly adaptable." . Reprint. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Pamela Bakes at Page Two.
Melbourne: Scribe, 2005. An unmarked copy with lightly tanned pages. "Erudite and eclectic musings, with a whimsical edge, on the linguistically curious and aptly adaptable." . Reprint. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good.
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Wordwatching : Field Notes of an Amateur Philologist (2004)
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ISBN: 9781920769383 bzw. 1920769382, in Englisch, Scribe Publications, gebundenes Buch, gebraucht, Erstausgabe, mit Einband.
Lieferung aus: Australien, Shipping costs to: USA.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Antique & Collector's Books.
Scribe Publications, 2004. 234 pp. Dustjacket has light wear on the edges. Browning to page edges.. First Edition. Hardcover with Dustjacket. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Antique & Collector's Books.
Scribe Publications, 2004. 234 pp. Dustjacket has light wear on the edges. Browning to page edges.. First Edition. Hardcover with Dustjacket. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo.
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Wordwatching: Field Notes of an Amateur Philologist (2004)
EN HC US FE
ISBN: 9781920769383 bzw. 1920769382, in Englisch, Scribe Publications, gebundenes Buch, gebraucht, Erstausgabe, mit Einband.
Lieferung aus: Australien, plus shipping, Shipping area: INT.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Antique & Collector's Books, QLD, Southport, [RE:5].
8vo. Hardcover with Dustjacket, First Edition.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Antique & Collector's Books, QLD, Southport, [RE:5].
8vo. Hardcover with Dustjacket, First Edition.
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