Isms: From Autoeroticism to Zoroastrianism--An Irreverent Reference
Gregory Bergman
(Author)
Description
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.
Product Details
Price
$16.99
Publisher
Adams Media Corporation
Publish Date
May 30, 2006
Pages
256
Dimensions
6.02 X 5.96 X 0.7 inches | 0.55 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781593374839
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Gregory Bergman is the author of numerous humor books such as the WTF series, which includes WTF? America and WTF? College.