Aftercrimes, Geoslavery, and Thermogeddon: Plus 157 More New Words from a Lexicographer's Notebook (TED Books) [Kindle Edition]

Erin McKean (Author)

Book Description

Ever been brainjacked? Or Breitbarted? Perhaps you're a kangatarian or a newpreneur. If not, you can still be a wordnik. Come with us as we peek into the notebook of lexicographer Erin McKean, who offers a revealing look at a torrent of new words and phrases—in science, politics, social life—that reveal our changing societies. It's a surprising window on our world.

Product Details

• File Size: 153 KB
• Print Length: 64 pages
• Publisher: TED Conferences (January 19, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B004K1F1P4
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #413,540 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars New words and their meanings, so much fun to investigate September 30, 2012

By Laurie R. Wicker

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I truly enjoyed reading this short dictionary of new words and their respective meanings. I love language and words so it isn't too surprising that this would appeal to me. If you are also a word freak, do yourself a favor and take a look at this.