The language of food: a linguist reads the menu
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[Place of publication not identified] : W W Norton & Co Inc, 2014., New York : W.W. Norton & Company, [2014].
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Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
246 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
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Description
Explores the history of culinary exchanges and how this food history affects the way modern people talk about food.
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Old Saybrook/Acton Adult Non-Fiction
641.32 JURAFSKY
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Language:
English
ISBN:
0393240835, 9780393240832
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
Explores the history of culinary exchanges and how this food history affects the way modern people talk about food.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Jurafsky, D. (2014). The language of food: a linguist reads the menu. First edition. W W Norton & Co Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Jurafsky, Dan, 1962-. 2014. The Language of Food: A Linguist Reads the Menu. W W Norton & Co Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Jurafsky, Dan, 1962-, The Language of Food: A Linguist Reads the Menu. W W Norton & Co Inc, 2014.
MLA Citation (style guide)Jurafsky, Dan. The Language of Food: A Linguist Reads the Menu. First edition. W W Norton & Co Inc, 2014.
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