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Word Origins ... and How We Know Them : Etymology for Everyone by Anatoly Liberman (2005, Hardcover)
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"Millions of people want to know the origin of the words they use. Therefore, they fail to realize that etymologies are seldom definitive and that the science of etymology is intensely interesting. --Anatoly Liberman Word Origins is the only guide to the science and process of etymology for the layperson.
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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-100195161475
ISBN-139780195161472
eBay Product ID (ePID)31009683
Product Key Features
Number of Pages320 Pages
Publication NameWord Origins ... and How We Know Them : Etymology for Everyone
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2005
SubjectLinguistics / Etymology
TypeTextbook
AuthorAnatoly Liberman
Subject AreaLanguage Arts & Disciplines
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight17.1 Oz
Item Length5.7 in
Item Width8.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2004-023057
Reviews"It may sound simple, but etymology -- the study of word origins -- is infact murky and tedious, if unfailingly fascinating. Liberman's book is anexamination of the process of determining how a word originated, and it showshow complex his craft can be."--Chicago Tribune, "The erudite and winsome Liberman explains his work as an etymologist, which includes historical cases to crack and tall tales to debunk."--Chicago Tribune, "While Anatoly Liberman's study of the English language covers such interesting topics as sound-imitative words, compounds, coinages, and borrowings, it does so in a way that actually manages to be dense and scholarly and tongue-in-cheek and amusing, all at the same time."--Library MediaConnection, "Word Origins is chock full of intriguing, accessible insights into how our language has evolved, mutated and otherwise morphed over thousands of years."--Pulse"The erudite and winsome Liberman explains his work as an etymologist, which includes historical cases to crack and tall tales to debunk."--Chicago Tribune"While Anatoly Liberman's study of the English language covers such interesting topics as sound-imitative words, compounds, coinages, and borrowings, it does so in a way that actually manages to be dense and scholarly and tongue-in-cheek and amusing, all at the same time."--Library Media Connection"Those seriously interested in the origins of our language, who actively want to find out more about the way etymologists work, and who along the way don't mind taking in some sobering guidance on the pitfalls of ferreting out word histories."--World Wide Words"As a sideline to his long ongoing work on a new etymological dictionary of English, Liberman enlightens general readers...about the challenges faced by etymologists in tracing word origins and evolved meanins. His explanations cover philosophical musings, historical debates in the field, and words imitating sounds."--Reference & Research Book News"It may sound simple, but etymology -- the study of word origins -- is in fact murky and tedious, if unfailingly fascinating. Liberman's book is an examination of the process of determining how a word originated, and it shows how complex his craft can be."--Chicago Tribune, "Those seriously interested in the origins of our language, who activelywant to find out more about the way etymologists work, and who along the waydon't mind taking in some sobering guidance on the pitfalls of ferreting outword histories."--World Wide Words, "As a sideline to his long ongoing work on a new etymological dictionary of English, Liberman enlightens general readers...about the challenges faced by etymologists in tracing word origins and evolved meanins. His explanations cover philosophical musings, historical debates in the field, andwords imitating sounds."--Reference and Research Book News, "Those seriously interested in the origins of our language, who actively want to find out more about the way etymologists work, and who along the way don't mind taking in some sobering guidance on the pitfalls of ferreting out word histories."--World Wide Words, "It may sound simple, but etymology -- the study of word origins -- is in fact murky and tedious, if unfailingly fascinating. Liberman's book is an examination of the process of determining how a word originated, and it shows how complex his craft can be."--Chicago Tribune, "While Anatoly Liberman's study of the English language covers suchinteresting topics as sound-imitative words, compounds, coinages, andborrowings, it does so in a way that actually manages to be dense and scholarlyand tongue-in-cheek and amusing, all at the same time."--Library MediaConnection, "Word Origins is chock full of intriguing, accessible insights into how our language has evolved, mutated and otherwise morphed over thousands of years."--Pulse
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal422
Synopsis"Millions of people want to know the origin of the words they use. Word columns in daily newspapers and numerous books attempt to satisfy their curiosity. Word histories are usually digested like pills: the user is interested in getting well, not in the chemistry of the prescribed medication. Those who send letters to the Editor also want a straight answer without bothering about how "editors" come by their knowledge. Therefore, they fail to realize that etymologies are seldom definitive and that the science of etymology is intensely interesting. Perhaps if someone explained to them that, compared to the drama of words, Hamlet is a light farce, they might develop a more informed attitude toward philological research and become students of historical linguistics rather than gullible consumers of journalists' pap."--Anatoly Liberman Word Origins is the only guide to the science and process of etymology for the layperson. This funny, charming, and conversational book not only tells the known origins of hundreds of words, but also shows how their origins were determined. Liberman, an internationally acclaimed etymologist, takes the reader by the hand and explains the many ways that English words can be made, and the many ways in which etymologists try to unearth the origins of words. Part history, part how-to, and completely entertaining, Word Origins invites readers behind the scenes to watch an etymologist at work., "Millions of people want to know the origin of the words they use. Word columns in daily newspapers and numerous books attempt to satisfy their curiosity. Word histories are usually digested like pills: the user is interested in getting well, not in the chemistry of the prescribed medication. Those who send letters to the Editor also want a straight answer without bothering about how "editors" come by their knowledge. Therefore, they fail to realize thatetymologies are seldom definitive and that the science of etymology is intensely interesting. Perhaps if someone explained to them that, compared to the drama of words, Hamlet is a light farce, they mightdevelop a more informed attitude toward philological research and become students of historical linguistics rather than gullible consumers of journalists' pap."--Anatoly Liberman Word Origins is the only guide to the science and process of etymology for the layperson. This funny, charming, and conversational book not only tells the known origins of hundreds of words, but also shows how their origins were determined. Liberman, an internationally acclaimedetymologist, takes the reader by the hand and explains the many ways that English words can be made, and the many ways in which etymologists try to unearth the origins of words. Part history,part how-to, and completely entertaining, Word Origins invites readers behind the scenes to watch an etymologist at work., Word Origins is the only guide to the science and process of etymology for the layperson. This funny, charming, and conversational book not only tells the known origins of hundreds of words, but also shows how their origins were determined. Liberman, an internationally acclaimed etymologist, takes the reader by the hand and explains the many ways that English words can be made, and the many ways in which etymologists try to unearth the origins of words.
LC Classification NumberPE1574.L43 2005
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- Mar 19, 2022
Not as pictured.
The book i got is not the same as pictured. The title isn't even the same.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 07, 2015
Indepth review of the background, and countries the words came from
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