Words We Use - Couverture souple

Ó Muirithe, Diarmaid

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0717144224 ISBN 13 : 9780717144228

Editeur : Gill Life, 2008

Synopsis

Diarmaid Ó Muirithe explains the origins of words, where they come from, and why we use some of the expressions we do. His knowledge and erudition in languages, ancient and modern, is enormous. With sections from Computers and Shakespeare, Political Correctness, Magic and Monsters to Text Messaging, Words We Use is simply a joy.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Dr Diarmaid Ó Muirithe is a retired academic and a distinguished historical lexicographer. Educated at Trinity College, Dublin, and at the National University of Ireland, he has been Fulbright Professor of English in the United States, and has held the Chair of Irish Studies in St Mary's University, Halifax, Canada and the position of Senior Lecturer Emeritus at UCD’s School of English, Drama and Film Studies. He is the author of many books, including Irish Words and Phrases, Irish Slang, A Dictionary of Anglo-Irish Words, Words We Use and Words We Don’t Use (Much Anymore). He was a consultant contributor to The Encyclopaedia of Ireland and a regular contributor to The Irish Times.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Gill Life
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0717144224
• ISBN 13: 9780717144228
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 220
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible