Word spy
the word lover's guide to modern culture
1st ed.
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Author
Publication
2004 - Broadway Books, New York, New York (State)
Language
English
Word Count
104,750 words, Guess
Page Count
419 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL3687375M
- ISBN-10076791466X
- OCLC Control Number52341747
- OCLC Control Numberwordspywordlover0000mcfe
- Library of Congress Control Number2003052206
and 2 more
- LibraryThing47918
- Goodreads1483697
Classifications
- DDC428.1
- LCCPE1583 .M34 2004
Description
"From "affluenza" to "zitcom," Word Spy is a guide to the explosion of new words by Paul McFedries, the creator of the popular newsletter and website of the same name. It demonstrates how new words both reflect and illuminate not only the subcultures that coin them but also the larger culture in which these groups exist. Each chapter of Word Spy is a cultural snapshot that focuses on a specific idea or sociological phenomenon, with an emphasis on the words and phrases that is has generated. These snapshots cover various aspects of modern life, including relationships, business, technology, war, aging, multiculturalism, and even fast food."--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects
Topics
Genres
- Terminology.
Other Editions
- Word spy: the word lover's guide to modern culture
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