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OverviewWe have adopted as words Bartlett's and Webster's; maybe some day, we'll have Hendrickson's as a generic term. Library Journal, from a review of Human Words From Pittsburgh to Portsmouth to Papua, a lively tour of English usage around the world English is spoken by more than a billion people around the world, and each English-speaking region has made its own unique contribution to English vocabulary. A book that will have great appeal for word lovers, travelers, and any one alive to the rich cultural tapestry that is the new global village, this is an A-to-Z reference to English vocabulary in all its flavors and forms. World English contains thousands of terms and phrases from every English-speaking region, including the U.K., the United States, Canada, Australia, India, the Philippines, the Caribbean, and Africa. Each entry provides region of origin, definition, etymologies, and synonyms found in other English-speaking vocabularies. Plus, this delightful volume features many amusing and enlightening anecdotes, and fun facts. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Robert HendricksonPublisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.90cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.566kg ISBN: 9780471345183ISBN 10: 0471345180 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 26 April 2001 Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Unknown Availability: In Print  Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsNot Obtainable.ReviewsAround the world, more than a billion people speak English, some fluently and some with only a passing familiarity. Here Hendrickson has compiled a fair representation of words spoken by English speakers of many types, balancing the number of words with the detail of their definitions in a single-volume dictionary. Hendrickson's love of the English language is apparent in his unusual presentation of the book's entries, which provide etymology and region of origin. The heavy emphasis on words from North America and the British Isles is, however, unfortunate. Many sources already cover idioms and expressions from these regions, and the expressions that have gained popularity in places where English is spoken less than perfectly are often the most interesting and illuminating. Hendrickson's previous 25 books include Salty Books, a book about sailors' lexicon, and Animal Crackers, about words we have derived from our relationship with animals. While his latest is entertaining and informing, it is not a topnotch reference book. <br> --Library Journal Around the world, more than a billion people speak English, some fluently and some with only a passing familiarity. Here Hendrickson has compiled a fair representation of words spoken by English speakers of many types, balancing the number of words with the detail of their definitions in a single--volume dictionary. Hendricksona s love of the English language is apparent in his unusual presentation of the booka s entries, which provide etymology and region of origin. The heavy emphasis on words from North America and the British Isles is, however, unfortunate. Many sources already cover idioms and expressions from these regions, and the expressions that have gained popularity in places where English is spoken less than perfectly are often the most interesting and illuminating. Hendricksona s previous 25 books include Salty Books, a book about sailorsa lexicon, and Animal Crackers, about words we have derived from our relationship with animals. While his latest is entertaining and informing, it is not a topnotch reference book. ----Library Journal Author InformationRobert Hendrickson is the author of several critically acclaimed works on the English language, including Human Words, American Talk: The Words and Ways of American Dialects; The Facts on File Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins; and Facts on File Dictionary of American Regionalisms. He is also the author of several celebrated works on American literature and the Civil War. He lives in Peconic, New York. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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