In the podcast, A Way with Words, two logophiles (lovers of words), Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett, review a new publication by Kory Stamper, a dictionary editor at Merriam-Webster. Her book, Word by Word: The Secret Life of Dictionaries, provides an insider-look into the true wonders of being a dictionary editor.
Word by Word: The Secret Life of Dictionaries, by Merriam-Webster lexicographer Kory Stamper, is a must-read for anyone interested in language and how dictionaries are made. This is part of a complete episode.
Co-host Grant Barrett, who was once a lexicographer for Oxford University Press, shares his own experiences, connections, and reactions to Stamper’s text as they delve deeper into what sounds like a fascinating and humorous read about a career that may, at first glance, sound less than exciting. As they discuss her book, one thing becomes perfectly clear: being a lexicographer may be a more rich, fun, and rewarding career than one might expect.
Key Takeaways:
1
Word By Word: The Secret Life of Dictionaries was written by Kory Stamper.
2
Kory Stamper is a Merriam-Webster lexicographer.
3
The book is about language and how dictionaries are made.
Read the full article here:
https://www.waywordradio.org/word-by-word-kory-stamper/
https://www.waywordradio.org/word-by-word-kory-stamper/
Do You Need help with a Learning Difficulty?
Our simple online analysis will help you get to the core of the problem and find the right solution for you.
Understanding how to help someone with a learning difficulty starts with understanding which micro-skills are affected. When you learn which of the micro-skills is the problem, you will then be on your way to solving it.
You'll also learn how to:
- Build confidence
- Enhance Learning ability
- Eliminate avoidance
- Build grit
You can get this analysis for free by filling out this simple form. This will help you get to the bottom of a learning difficulty and provide you with a solution. If you are ready to put this problem behind you click the button below and fill out the form.
