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Netymology: From Apps to Zombies: A Linguistic Celebration of the Digital World

Composed of 100 bite-sized entries of 400 to 600 words each, Netymology weaves together stories, etymologies and analyses around digital cultures transformation, and creation, of words.Tom Chatfield presents a kaleidoscopic, thought-provoking tour through the buried roots of some of the digital ages...

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