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- Words in Time and Place
- Publication Name
- Words in Time and Place : Exploring Language Through the Historical Thesaurus of the Oxford English Dictionary
- Title
- Words in Time and Place
- EAN
- 9780199680474
- ISBN
- 9780199680474
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, Incorporated
- Format
- Hardcover
- Release Year
- 2014
- Release Date
- 18/09/2014
- Item Height
- 1 in
- Item Length
- 8.7 in
- Item Width
- 5.8 in
- Language
- English
- Subtitle
- Exploring Language Through the Historical Thesaurus of the Oxford
- ISBN-10
- 0199680477
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- GB
- Genre
- Language & Reference
- Item Weight
- 16.9 Oz
- Subject Area
- Language Arts & Disciplines
- Subject
- General, Linguistics / Etymology
- Publication Year
- 2014
- Type
- Textbook
- Number of Pages
- 304 Pages
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Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0199680477
ISBN-13
9780199680474
eBay Product ID (ePID)
201535131
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Publication Name
Words in Time and Place : Exploring Language Through the Historical Thesaurus of the Oxford English Dictionary
Language
English
Subject
General, Linguistics / Etymology
Publication Year
2014
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Language Arts & Disciplines
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
16.9 Oz
Item Length
8.7 in
Item Width
5.8 in
Additional Product Features
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"Drawing on the monumental "Historical Thesaurus of the Oxford English Dictionary," [Crystal] surveys the development of vocabulary relating to 15 different subjects. Word nerds will enjoy dipping into the sections on drunkenness, death and the lavatory." - The Wall Street Journal "The words historical thesaurus may send children running to the hills, for fear they're likely to be bored to death by some fellow with a monocle. But they also describe the richest reference you've probably never heard of... And now there's [Words in Time and Place] a new book designed to introduce the masses to a treasure the English professors have been hoarding for themselves since it was published in 2009." - Time.com, I'm delighted to see the HTOED being put to such interesting and innovative use. With his customary verve and erudition, Crystal demonstrates how a thesaurus-based approach to meaning casts new light on the vast store of information in the alphabetical OED, and on the cultural context in which English has been used for the past 1300 years. As the introductory essays succinctly explain, the topics of the fifteen chapters, with their enticing titles, have beencarefully chosen both for their intrinsic interest and for the insights they give into the structure and purpose of HTOED and the development of English as a whole. This, plus the addition of intriguingnuggets of cultural and critical scholarship, results in a wholly fascinating compendium of linguistic and social information which should inspire everyone interested in the history of the English language., "Drawing on the monumental "Historical Thesaurus of the Oxford English Dictionary," [Crystal] surveys the development of vocabulary relating to 15 different subjects. Word nerds will enjoy dipping into the sections on drunkenness, death and the lavatory." - The Wall Street Journal "The words historical thesaurus may send children running to the hills, for fear they're likely to be bored to death by some fellow with a monocle. But they also describe the richest reference you've probably never heard of... And now there's [Words in Time and Place] a new book designed to introduce the masses to a treasure the English professors have been hoarding for themselves since it was published in 2009." - Time.com "The exposition is classic Crystal, spare and charming, so the book will be accessible to a broad audience." --E. L. Battistella, Southern Oregon University, CHOICE "The exposition is classic Crystal, spare and charming, so the book will be acessible to a broad audience. For this reviewer, the special value of the work is that it encouraged jumping into the HTOED itself, which is endlessly rewarding... Highly recommended." --CHOICE, I'm delighted to see the HTOED being put to such interesting and innovative use. With his customary verve and erudition, Crystal demonstrates how a thesaurus-based approach to meaning casts new light on the vast store of information in the alphabetical OED, and on the cultural context in which English has been used for the past 1300 years. As the introductory essays succinctly explain, the topics of the fifteen chapters, with their enticing titles, have been carefully chosen bothfor their intrinsic interest and for the insights they give into the structure and purpose of HTOED and the development of English as a whole. This, plus the addition of intriguing nuggets of cultural and critical scholarship, results in a wholly fascinating compendium of linguistic and socialinformation which should inspire everyone interested in the history of the English language., "Drawing on the monumental "Historical Thesaurus of the Oxford English Dictionary," [Crystal] surveys the development of vocabulary relating to 15 different subjects. Word nerds will enjoy dipping into the sections on drunkenness, death and the lavatory." - The Wall Street Journal"The words historical thesaurus may send children running to the hills, for fear they're likely to be bored to death by some fellow with a monocle. But they also describe the richest reference you've probably never heard of... And now there's [Words in Time and Place] a new book designed to introduce the masses to a treasure the English professors have been hoarding for themselves since it was published in 2009." - Time.com"The exposition is classic Crystal, spare and charming, so the book will be accessible to a broad audience." --E. L. Battistella, Southern Oregon University, CHOICE"The exposition is classic Crystal, spare and charming, so the book will be acessible to a broad audience. For this reviewer, the special value of the work is that it encouraged jumping into the HTOED itself, which is endlessly rewarding... Highly recommended." --CHOICE
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
422
Table Of Content
General introductionWords in Time and Place1. From swelt to zonk: words for dying2. From neb to hooter: words for nose3. From cup-shot to rat-arsed: words for being drunk4. From meatship to trough, and nuncheon to short-eat: words for a (light) meal5. From gong to shitter, and closet to the House of Lords: words for a privy6. From dizzy to numpty: words for a fool7. From darling to lamb-chop: words of endearment8. From lo to knickers, and aplight to sapristi: oaths and exclamations9. From guest house to floatel: words for inns and hotels10. From meretrix to parlor girl: words for a prostitute11. From mint to dosh: words for money12. From smolt to untempestuous and reigh to ugly: words for calm and stormy weather13. From ealda to geriatric, bevar to poppa stoppa, and trot to old boot: words for old person, old man, old woman14. From skiffle to grime: words for types of pop music15. From astronaut to Skylab: words for spacecraftSymbols and abbreviationsGlossaryFurther reading and sourcesChronological index of wordsChronological index of peopleChronological index of general topics
Synopsis
Did you know that the English language has over 150 words for the adjective 'drunk' developed over 1,000 years? Be prepared to learn words you have never heard before, find out fascinating facts behind everyday words, and be surprised at how lively and varied the English language can be. Published to critical acclaim in 2009, the Historical Thesaurus of the Oxford English Dictionary is the first comprehensive thesaurus in the world to arrange words by meaning in order of first recorded use. Using its unique perspective on how the English language has developed, Words in Time and Place takes 15 themes and explores the language in these areas over time - explaining when new words appeared, where they came from, and what such changes say about times in which they emerged. The themes chosen are varied, universal topics and show the semantic range of the thesaurus and what it can tell us about the words used in areas of everyday life. Learn about the different words for dying and money, or types of pop music, as well as words for a privy, oaths, and words for being drunk. Written by the world's leading expert on the English language, David Crystal, the book carries his trademark style of engaging yet authoritative writing. Each chapter features an introduction to the language of that topic, followed by a timeline of vocabulary taken from the historical thesaurus showing all the synonyms arranged in chronological order. The timelines are annotated with additional quotations, facts, and social and historical context to give a clear sense of how words entered the English language, when, and in which context they were used.Words in Time and Place showcases the unique and excellent resource that is the Historical Thesaurus and reveals the linguistic treasures to be found within. This fascinating book will appeal to anyone with an interest in words and in the development of the English language., Did you know that the English language has over 150 words for the adjective "drunk" developed over 1,000 years? Be prepared to learn words you have never heard before, find out fascinating facts behind everyday words, and be surprised at how lively and varied the English language can be. Published to critical acclaim in 2009, the Historical Thesaurus of the Oxford English Dictionary is the first comprehensive thesaurus in the world to arrange words by meaning in order of first recorded use. Using its unique perspective on how the English language has developed, Words in Time and Place takes 15 themes and explores the language in these areas over time - explaining when new words appeared, where they came from, and what such changes say about times in which they emerged. The themes chosen are varied, universal topics and show the semantic range of the thesaurus and what it can tell us about the words used in areas of everyday life. Learn about the different words for dying and money, or types of pop music, as well as words for a privy, oaths, and words for being drunk. Written by the world's leading expert on the English language, David Crystal, the book carries his trademark style of engaging yet authoritative writing. Each chapter features an introduction to the language of that topic, followed by a timeline of vocabulary taken from the historical thesaurus showing all the synonyms arranged in chronological order. The timelines are annotated with additional quotations, facts, and social and historical context to give a clear sense of how words entered the English language, when, and in which context they were used.Words in Time and Place showcases the unique and excellent resource that is the Historical Thesaurus and reveals the linguistic treasures to be found within. This fascinating book will appeal to anyone with an interest in words and in the development of the English language., Did you know that the English language has over 150 words for the adjective 'drunk' developed over 1,000 years? Be prepared to learn words you have never heard before, find out fascinating facts behind everyday words, and be surprised at how lively and varied the English language can be. Published to critical acclaim in 2009, the Historical Thesaurus of the Oxford English Dictionary is the first comprehensive thesaurus in the world to arrange words by meaning in order of first recorded use. Using its unique perspective on how the English language has developed, Words in Time and Place takes 15 themes and explores the language in these areas over time - explaining when new words appeared, where they came from, and what such changes say about times in which they emerged. The themes chosen are varied, universal topics and show the semantic range of the thesaurus and what it can tell us about the words used in areas of everyday life. Learn about the different words for dying and money, or types of pop music, as well as words for a privy, oaths, and words for being drunk. Written by the world's leading expert on the English language, David Crystal, the book carries his trademark style of engaging yet authoritative writing. Each chapter features an introduction to the language of that topic, followed by a timeline of vocabulary taken from the historical thesaurus showing all the synonyms arranged in chronological order. The timelines are annotated with additional quotations, facts, and social and historical context to give a clear sense of how words entered the English language, when, and in which context they were used. Words in Time and Place showcases the unique and excellent resource that is the Historical Thesaurus and reveals the linguistic treasures to be found within. This fascinating book will appeal to anyone with an interest in words and in the development of the English language., How has the English language developed over time? How have words entered the English language, or changed their meaning? David Crystal takes us on a wonderful tour through the origins and evolution of 15 groups of words, from dying to spacecraft. His source is the monumental Historical Thesaurus of the Oxford English Dictionary.
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