The dictionary wars : the American fight over the English language
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Princeton ; Princeton University Press, [2019].
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Book
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x, 358 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
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| Meadville Public Library | 423 Martin | On Shelf |
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Published
Princeton ; Princeton University Press, [2019].
Language
English
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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 311-347) and index.
Description
A history of the national conflicts stemming from the creation of the first definitive American English dictionary shares insights into how ensuing power struggles among lexicographers, scholars, and publishers underpinned the nation's founding and growth.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Martin, P. (2019). The dictionary wars: the American fight over the English language . Princeton University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Martin, Peter. 2019. The Dictionary Wars: The American Fight Over the English Language. Princeton University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Martin, Peter. The Dictionary Wars: The American Fight Over the English Language Princeton University Press, 2019.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Martin, Peter. The Dictionary Wars: The American Fight Over the English Language Princeton University Press, 2019.
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