
Fanboys and Overdogs is a collection of some of the most intriguing facts and observations on the English language in recent years. In her eminently readable exploration of the changing face of English, Susie Dent takes the reader on a journey through the most exotic and dynamic areas of the language. From histories of words to the word on the street, this completely new volume explores how language is changing, and gives a 'Word a Year' list for 1905 to 2005.The book covers new words, and the language of technology, politics, TV, and the media. Other topics covered include foreign words and phrases, word play, word histories, dialect, spelling, and current controversies of grammar and usage.A brand-new design brings the language to life on the page, and makes the book a pleasure to read. Fanboys and Overdogs is based on the ongoing research at Oxford Dictionaries, home of the Oxford English Dictionary and the largest language research program in the world. Oxford collects and analyses literally hundreds of millions of words of real language and the findings are presented here, many of them for the first time.Compellingly informative and readable Fanboys and Overdogs has something for everyone interested in the English language.
This book investigates the rapid evolution of the English language by analyzing how contemporary usage, cultural shifts, and technological advancements reshape our vocabulary. Susie Dent, a prominent lexicographer associated with Oxford Dictionaries, utilizes extensive linguistic data to document the transition of words from niche usage to mainstream acceptance. The text provides a structured framework for understanding the mechanisms behind word formation, dialectal shifts, and the influence of media on modern communication.
What You Will Find
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Experts recognize this work as a highly accessible entry point into lexicography that maintains academic rigor through its reliance on Oxford Dictionaries' vast research database. Readers frequently note the balance between entertaining trivia and the systematic analysis of linguistic change, making it a standard reference for those interested in the history and development of English.
Page Count:
175
Publication Date:
2006-01-12
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192806769
ISBN-13:
9780192806765
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