Barnhart Concise Dictionary Of Etymology

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Barnhart Concise Dictionary of Etymology

As all lovers of language know, words are the source of our very understanding of ourselves and the world around us.

Often, however, our use of language is so automatic that we neglect to consider where those words came from and what they assume. What are the implications, beyond the simple dictionary definitions, of using words such as privilege, hysteria, seminal, and gyp?

Browsing through the pages of The Barhart Concise Dictionary of Etymology is like exploring the historical, political, and rhetorical wonderland of our linguistic heritage. We see the evolution of ideas, as rootword connections that now seem arbitrary are traced to schools of thought from the past. We also find an opportunity to examine how the sometimes backwards, sometimes hilarious, and sometimes illuminating ideologies built into our language affect our modern thinking.

Written in a fresh, accessible style, this book provides the derivations of over 21,000 English-language words without resorting to the use of abbreviations, symbols, or technical terminology. Drawing on the most current American scholarship, and focusing onthe core words in contemporary English, The Barnhart Concise Dictionary of Etymology is both a diverting browse and a thinking person's Bible.

Specifications of Barnhart Concise Dictionary of Etymology

GENERAL
AuthorRobert K. Barnhart
BindingHardcover
LanguageEnglish
Edition1
ISBN-100062700847
ISBN-139780062700841
PublisherHarperCollins
Number Of Pages916
Publication Date1995-09-15
DIMENSIONS
Height9.25 inch.
Length7.38 inch.
Width2.61 inch.
Weight3.97 pounds.

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