The Language of Food: A Linguist Reads the Menu - Rilegato

Jurafsky, Dan

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ISBN 10: 0393240835 ISBN 13: 9780393240832

Casa editrice: W W Norton & Co Inc, 2014

Riassunto

The Language of FoodJurafsky points out the subtle meanings hidden in filler words like "rich" and "crispy," zeroes in on the metaphors and storytelling tropes we rely on in restaurant reviews, and charts a microuniverse of marketing language on the back of a bag of potato chips.The Language of FoodFrom ancient recipes preserved in Sumerian song lyrics to colonial shipping routes that first connected East and West, Jurafsky paints a vibrant portrait of how our foods developed. A surprising history of culinary exchange—a sharing of ideas and culture as much as ingredients and flavors—lies just beneath the surface of our daily snacks, soups, and suppers.Engaging and informed, Jurafsky's unique study illuminates an extraordinary network of language, history, and food. The menu is yours to enjoy.

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Informazioni sull?autore

Dan Jurafsky is the recipient of a MacArthur "Genius Grant" and a professor of linguistics at Stanford University, where he studies social and behavioural linguistics.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: W W Norton & Co Inc
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0393240835
• ISBN 13: 9780393240832
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 246
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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