This unique blend of thesaurus, dictionary, and manual of English usage defines, compares, and contrasts words of similar but not identical meaning--such as "infer" and "imply." More than 6,000 synonyms are included.[...]
A discussion of the importance of language in contemporary society.
Examines the role of language and how it shapes human thought, and includes a chapter discussing the content, form, and hidden messages of television[...]