Includes bibliographical references (pages 222-225).
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Nuts and bolts -- Word behaviours -- Between the lines -- Political -- Inspired by books, films and media -- Gender -- Text-types -- Fields of discourse -- Word biographies -- World Englishes.
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Does a word mean what it says? Sometimes - but not always. In this book Wajnryb considers these and other questions to explore how and why our language works the way it does.