It Pays to Increase Your Word Power; 1997
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- Identifier
- MS1133-0179
- Title
- It Pays to Increase Your Word Power; 1997
- Description
- In "It Pays to Increase Your Word Power," William T. Johnson explores the life and work of Isaac Willis Russell, a key figure in the study of neologisms and the evolution of the English language. Johnson highlights Russell's academic background, his role at the University of Alabama, and his contributions to understanding how language adapts to societal and technological changes. Interesting entries from Dr. Russell's publication, "Among New Words" from the mid-1940s to the mid-1980s are featured. The paper also reflects on Johnson's personal connection to Russell, who was Johnson's grandfather, showcasing the profound influence Russell had on his understanding and appreciation of language, especially Shakespearean literature.
- Date
- 10 April 1987
- Creator
- Johnson, William T.
- topic
- talk
- lecture
- SPHEX Club
- William Martin Johnson
- Johnson
- 1997
- Isaac Willis Russell
- William Safire
- "The Word Watchers"
- neologisms
- American Dialect Society
- English language evolution
- regional dialects
- new words
- American culture
- language growth
- lexicography
- word formation
- etymology
- American Speech journal
- neologisms documentation
- word usage
- English language appreciation
- "Among New Words"
- Type
- Text
- Genre
- lectures
- Digital Format
- application/pdf
- Language
- English
- Repository
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Rights
- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
- Rights Holder
- William T. Johnson