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Stanford University linguist and MacArthur Fellow Dan Jurafsky dives into the hidden history of food.

Trade Review
"His [Jurafsky's] decoding of food-related texts is the most original aspect of a work that is entertaining and revealing throughout." -- The Economist
"...hugely entertaining book..." -- The Independent
"Deliciously erudite." -- Nature
"This book won’t put dinner on the table, but it just might improve how you order in a restaurant." -- Tony Turnbull, Christmas Round-ups 2014 - The Times
"I found The Language of Food eye-opening, insightful and huge fun to read, with surprises and treats on every page." -- Bee Wilson
"What [Dan Jurafsky] doesn't know about the etymology of food and catering is not worth knowing...[his] deconstruction of a menu...is an object lesson in food PR." -- The Independent

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      Publisher: WW Norton & Co
      Publication Date: 20/11/2015
      ISBN13: 9780393351620, 978-0393351620
      ISBN10: 0393351629

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Stanford University linguist and MacArthur Fellow Dan Jurafsky dives into the hidden history of food.

      Trade Review
      "His [Jurafsky's] decoding of food-related texts is the most original aspect of a work that is entertaining and revealing throughout." -- The Economist
      "...hugely entertaining book..." -- The Independent
      "Deliciously erudite." -- Nature
      "This book won’t put dinner on the table, but it just might improve how you order in a restaurant." -- Tony Turnbull, Christmas Round-ups 2014 - The Times
      "I found The Language of Food eye-opening, insightful and huge fun to read, with surprises and treats on every page." -- Bee Wilson
      "What [Dan Jurafsky] doesn't know about the etymology of food and catering is not worth knowing...[his] deconstruction of a menu...is an object lesson in food PR." -- The Independent

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