Placing Words
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Placing Words
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Author : William J. Mitchell
language : en
Publisher: MIT Press
Release Date : 2005-08-26
Placing Words written by William J. Mitchell and has been published by MIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-08-26 with Architecture categories.
Reflections on architecture and the exchange of information in the spaces and places of the city, from the necessity of skyscrapers in an age of Web sites to cities as talent magnets, from architectural bling to the neo-minimalism of the new MoMA. The meaning of a message, says William Mitchell, depends on the context of its reception. "Shouting 'fire' in a crowded theater produces a dramatically different effect from barking the same word to a squad of soldiers with guns," he observes. In Placing Words, Mitchell looks at the ways in which urban spaces and places provide settings for communication and at how they conduct complex flows of information through the twenty-first century city. Cities participate in the production of meaning by providing places populated with objects for words to refer to. Inscriptions on these objects (labels, billboards, newspapers, graffiti) provide another layer of meaning. And today, the flow of digital information—from one device to another in the urban scene—creates a digital network that also exists in physical space. Placing Words examines this emerging system of spaces, flows, and practices in a series of short essays—snapshots of the city in the twenty-first century. Mitchell questions the necessity of flashy downtown office towers in an age of corporate Web sites. He casts the shocked-and-awed Baghdad as a contemporary Guernica. He describes architectural makeovers throughout history, listing Le Corbusier's Fab Five Points of difference between new and old architecture, and he discusses the architecture of Manolo Blahniks. He pens an open letter to the Secretary of Defense recommending architectural features to include in torture chambers. He compares Baudelaire, the Parisian flaneur, to Spiderman, the Manhattan traceur. He describes the iPod-like galleries of the renovated MoMA and he recognizes the camera phone as the latest step in a process of image mobilization that began when artists stopped painting on walls and began making pictures on small pieces of wood, canvas, or paper. The endless flow of information, he makes clear, is not only more pervasive and efficient than ever, it is also generating new cultural complexities.
Words In Time And Place
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Author : David Crystal
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2014
Words In Time And Place written by David Crystal and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Did you know that the English language has over 150 words for the adjective 'drunk' developed over 1,000 years? Be prepared to learn words you have never heard before, find out fascinating facts behind everyday words, and be surprised at how lively and varied the English language can be. Published to critical acclaim in 2009, the Historical Thesaurus of the Oxford English Dictionary is the first comprehensive thesaurus in the world to arrange words by meaning in order of first recorded use. Using its unique perspective on how the English language has developed, Words in Time and Place takes 15 themes and explores the language in these areas over time - explaining when new words appeared, where they came from, and what such changes say about times in which they emerged. The themes chosen are varied, universal topics and show the semantic range of the thesaurus and what it can tell us about the words used in areas of everyday life. Learn about the different words for dying and money, or types of pop music, as well as words for a privy, oaths, and words for being drunk. Written by the world's leading expert on the English language, David Crystal, the book carries his trademark style of engaging yet authoritative writing. Each chapter features an introduction to the language of that topic, followed by a timeline of vocabulary taken from the historical thesaurus showing all the synonyms arranged in chronological order. The timelines are annotated with additional quotations, facts, and social and historical context to give a clear sense of how words entered the English language, when, and in which context they were used. Words in Time and Place showcases the unique and excellent resource that is the Historical Thesaurus and reveals the linguistic treasures to be found within. This fascinating book will appeal to anyone with an interest in words and in the development of the English language.
The Place Of Words
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Author : Michael P. Fitzsimmons
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2017-11-15
The Place Of Words written by Michael P. Fitzsimmons and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-15 with History categories.
As the tricolor rose over revolutionary France, language, with its ability to define ideals and allegiances, was both a threat to authority and weapon to be wielded. In the early years of the Republic, the Académie Française, the royal body responsible for the French language, was suppressed by the National Convention at the urging of the Abbé Grégoire and the artist Jacques-Louis David. However, by 1795, the National Convention recognized that language could be used to its advantage, leading it to commission a fifth edition of the Dictionnaire de l'Académie française, which would unquestionably become the most controversial edition in the Académie's history. The National Convention expected this dictionary to champion the ideals of Revolution and Republic, but when it appeared three years later it did quite the opposite. Instead, the fifth edition virtually ignored the Revolution and the linguistic innovations that had transformed the French language, even omitting two of the most famous and enduring neologisms spawned by the Revolution--ancien régime and Terror. Present-tense definitions of abolished institutions and anachronistic values dominated the work and the Revolution was consigned to a brief and hastily-prepared supplement at the end of the second volume. Because of its failure to capture the current state of the French language, most contemporaries judged it harshly, and its deficiencies led the Parisian publisher Nicolas Moutardier to publish a competing dictionary in 1802. The dictionary became the focus of protracted litigation that Napoleon Bonaparte's government increasingly used to assert its control over language. Indeed, Bonaparte met personally with the commission of the Institut National (the republican successor to the Académie) and made clear his desire that the new edition not contain revolutionary neologisms. Eager to see the new edition appear, the Bonapartist regime committed financial resources and established a timetable for its completion within five years. However, it was only in 1835, after the fall of Bonaparte and the Bourbons, that the sixth edition would appear. Although the Académie was one of the most prominent institutions under the Old Regime, scholarship on the Académie remains largely neglected. Drawing on previously untapped sources in the Archives de l'Institut and Archives Nationales, The Place of Words is the first book-length study of the controversial fifth edition of the Dictionnaire de l'Académie française. Spanning more than half a century of changing regimes, this study provides unique insight into the ways in which each government, from the publication of the fourth edition in 1762 to the sixth in 1835, viewed the role of language as an instrument of control.
Word Study And English Grammar
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Author : Frederick W. Hamilton
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-05-29
Word Study And English Grammar written by Frederick W. Hamilton and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-05-29 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
In "Word Study and English Grammar," Frederick W. Hamilton presents an exhaustive exploration of the intricacies of the English language, interweaving grammatical principles with in-depth analysis of word etymology and usage. The book is distinguished by its clear, didactic style, making complex concepts accessible to a diverse audience. Hamilton's meticulous approach not only elucidates the structure and rules of English grammar but also emphasizes the cultural and historical contexts that shape language, offering readers a rich tapestry of linguistic knowledge. Frederick W. Hamilton, a noted linguist and educator, draws on his extensive background in both English literature and grammar education to craft this seminal work. His passion for language and its evolution is evident in his writing, as he seeks to bridge the gap between traditional grammar instruction and contemporary linguistic understanding. Hamilton's experiences in the classroom, coupled with his academic research, have influenced his commitment to empowering students and practitioners alike to appreciate the beauty of English. For students, educators, and language enthusiasts, "Word Study and English Grammar" serves as an essential resource that not only enhances grammatical proficiency but also fosters a deeper appreciation for the art of communication. Hamilton's insightful perspectives invite readers to engage with the English language in a profound way, making this book a must-read for anyone keen on mastering English.
English Teaching Forum
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
English Teaching Forum written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with English language categories.
Life Skill Lessons Work Place Words
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Remedia Publications
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The Right Word In The Right Place At The Right Time
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Author : William Safire
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2007-11-01
The Right Word In The Right Place At The Right Time written by William Safire and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-11-01 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
For the past twenty-five years Americans have relied on Pulitzer Prize-winning wordsmith William Safire for their weekly dose of linguistic illumination in The New York Times Magazine's column "On Language" -- one of the most popular features of the magazine and a Sunday-morning staple for innumerable fans. He is the most widely read writer on the English language today. Safire is the guru of contemporary vocabulary, speech, language, usage and writing. Dedicated and disputatious readers itch to pick up each column and respond to the week's linguistic wisdom with a gotcha letter to the Times. The Right Word in the Right Place at the Right Time marks the publication of Safire's sixteenth book on language. This collection is a classic to be read, re-read, enjoyed and fought over. Fans, critics and fellow linguists wait with bated (from the French abattre "to beat down") breath for each new anthology -- and, like its predecessors, this one is bound to satisfy and delight. Safire finds fodder for his columns in politics and current events, as well as in science, technology, entertainment and daily life. The self-proclaimed card-carrying language maven and pop grammarian is not above tackling his own linguistic blunders as he detects language trends and tracks words, phrases and clichés to their source. Scholarly, entertaining and thoughtful, Safire's critical observations about language and slanguage are at once provocative and enlightening. Safire is America's go-to guy when it comes to language, and he has included sharp and passionately opinionated letters from readers across the English-speaking world who have been unable to resist picking up a pen to put the maven himself in his place or to offer alternate interpretations, additional examples, amusing anecdotes or just props. The Right Word in the Right Place at the Right Time is a fascinating, learned and piquant look at the oddities and foibles that find their way into the English language. Exposing linguistic hooey and rigamarole and filled with Safire's trademark wisdom, this book has a place on the desk or bedside table of all who share his profound love of the English language -- as well as his penchant for asking "What does that mean?" Or, "Wassat?" This new collection is sure to delight readers, writers and word lovers everywhere and spark the interest of anyone who has ever wondered, "Where did the phrase 'brazen hussy' come from?"
A Compleat System Of Grammar English And Latin Whereunto Is Annexed I Rules For Construing Composing And Placing Latin According To The Ciceronean Stile Ii The Doctrin Of English Particles Etc
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Author : William CLARE (Writer on Grammar.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1699
A Compleat System Of Grammar English And Latin Whereunto Is Annexed I Rules For Construing Composing And Placing Latin According To The Ciceronean Stile Ii The Doctrin Of English Particles Etc written by William CLARE (Writer on Grammar.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1699 with categories.
A Dictionary Of The English Language In Wich The Words Are Deduced From Their Originals And Illustrated In Their Different Significations By Examples From The Best Writers By Samuel Johnson In Two Volumes Vol 1 2
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1777
A Dictionary Of The English Language In Wich The Words Are Deduced From Their Originals And Illustrated In Their Different Significations By Examples From The Best Writers By Samuel Johnson In Two Volumes Vol 1 2 written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1777 with categories.
Official Gazette Of The United States Patent And Trademark Office
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Author : United States. Patent and Trademark Office
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1986
Official Gazette Of The United States Patent And Trademark Office written by United States. Patent and Trademark Office and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Patents categories.