Word by Word
Word by Word
Beschrijving
Word by Word (2017) is about an object, and its associated profession, for which people rarely spare a thought: dictionaries and the honorable occupation of lexicography. Kory Stamper introduces the fascinating world of word classification through her own experience at Merriam-Webster, showing what dictionaries can do and, just as importantly, what they don’t.
Who should read
Language enthusiasts and linguistics nerds Lovers of English literature Anyone hoping to get a new perspective on underappreciated professions
About the author
Kory Stamper works as a lexicographer for Merriam-Webster. She is also a popular blogger whose writing has appeared in the Guardian and the New York Times.
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Word by Word (2017) is about an object, and its associated profession, for which people rarely spare a thought: dictionaries and the honorable occupation of lexicography. Kory Stamper introduces the fascinating world of word classification through her own experience at Merriam-Webster, showing what dictionaries can do and, just as importantly, what they don’t.
Who should read
Language enthusiasts and linguistics nerds Lovers of English literature Anyone hoping to get a new perspective on underappreciated professions
About the author
Kory Stamper works as a lexicographer for Merriam-Webster. She is also a popular blogger whose writing has appeared in the Guardian and the New York Times.
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