A century of new words
By: John Ayto.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Oxford; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 250
ISBN-13: 9780199213696
Subjects: English language -- 20th century -- New words -- Dictionaries; English language -- 20th century -- Dictionaries; Civilization, Modern -- 20th century -- Dictionaries
Genres: Dictionaries.
Description: "This dictionary creates a vivid picture of the last 105 years through the words that defined each age. Features: words are grouped by decade, from the 1900s to the 2000s; informative and entertaining introductory articles identify the main historical, cultural, and scientific currents, and show how they contributed new vocabulary to the language; and based on the critically acclaimed 20th Century Words. This dictionary provides a unique journey through the twentieth century for enthusiasts and students of language and social history."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes index.