Rebel Without A Clause
by Sue Butler
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Pub Date Sep 29 2020 | Archive Date Jan 27 2021
Pan Macmillan Australia | Macmillan Australia
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Description
The English language is changing constantly. We invent new words and phrases, we mash up idioms, we mispronounce, misuse, misappropriate. Sue Butler has heard it all and is ready to defend and disagree with common usage. Veering from tolerance to outrage, she examines how the word sheila took a nose-dive after World War II, considers whether we should hunker or bunker down, and bemoans the emptiness of rhetoric. She shouts 'down with closure' as it leaps from the psychoanalyst's couch, explains why we've lost the plot on deceptively, untangles the manuka honey stoush, fathoms why the treatment of famous is infamous, and ponders whether you would, could or should ...
Rebel without a Clause is a fascinatingly idiosyncratic romp through the world of words by lexicographer and former Macquarie Dictionary Editor, Sue Butler.
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A fascinatingly idiosyncratic romp through the world of words by lexicographer and former Macquarie Dictionary publisher, Sue Butler.
A fascinatingly idiosyncratic romp through the world of words by lexicographer and former Macquarie Dictionary publisher, Sue Butler.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781760788322 |
| PRICE | A$24.99 (AUD) |
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Featured Reviews
Lori S, Reviewer
This is a thoroughly enjoyable read on words and phrases in our language, most specifically within Australia. Much of what is written is about the ever changing aspect of language and how the misuse often becomes the normal part of language. The writer is mostly accepting of the change but there are some areas where she laments the changes that occur, making completely mistaken usages become a common part of the language. There's also quite a lot of background to common usage and one that was most interesting is the origins of the term bogan. I was also surprised to discover how recently it came into common usage.
I recommend this highly for anyone interested in language, be it used correctly or incorrectly. It's a fascinating read and provides much entertainment.
Overall I give this four stars.
Thank you to Netgalley and Pan MacMillan Australia for sharing an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
