Isms : From Autoeroticism to Zoroastrianism--An Irreverent Reference
Overview
If you love words, you'll love -iSMs There are words--and then there are -ISMs. More than just expressions with a wacky suffix, -ISMs are the eccentric geniuses of the English language. From esoteric philosophies and arcane religions to avant-garde artistic movements and kinky sexual practices, -ISMs describe our highest forms of human thought and endeavor--and our very lowest. In this engaging and enlightening book, you'll explore more than 200 of the most interesting, mysterious, and obscure -ISMs, discovering the true meaning of these intriguing words as well as the often bizarre etymologies, mythologies, and the common and not-so-common usage behind them. With -ISMs as your guide, you'll be the most sophisticated wordsmith since Yogi Berra.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781593374839
- ISBN-10: 1593374836
- Publisher: Adams Media Corporation
- Publish Date: May 2006
- Dimensions: 5.96 x 6.02 x 0.7 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.55 pounds
- Page Count: 256
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