America in So Many Words: Words That Have Shaped America

Allan Metcalf

David K. Barnhart

Houghton/Mifflin

This book presents a unique historical view of American English. It chronicles year by year the contributions Americans have made to the vocabulary of English and the words Americans have embraced through the evolution of the nation. For important years from the settlement of Jamestown until 1750, and for every year from 1750 through 1998, a prominent word is analyzed and discussed in its historical context. The result is a fascinating survey of American linguistic culture through past centuries. The authors -- both lifelong students of American English -- bring great depth of understanding to these key words that have made America, and American English, what they are today.

America In So Many Words: Words That Have Shaped America

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Allan A. Metcalf

Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

Mariner Books

Barnhart's Never-finished Political Dictionary of the 21st Century, edited by lexicographer David K. Barnhart, is a compilation of modern terms that have entered the English language largely as a result of the last five presidential political campaigns in the United States. Many of the almost 1,000 words and phrases included are new to the dictionary record having burst into the public consciousness in the most recent elections. Words such as: alt-right, election stress disorder, headline porn, sanctuary city, Twitter diplomacy, and dozens more are included. Available December 16, 2016

Barnhart's Never-finished Political Dictionary of the 21st Century

Lexik House Publishers

The Barnhart New Words Concordance

Lexik House Pub

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