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Co-authored by Sarah Ogilvie, this book falls under the \u003cstrong\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/strong\u003e categories, providing a comprehensive look into the behaviours, motivations, and cultural impacts of Gen Z.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Dictionary People\u003c\/em\u003e, Ogilvie takes readers on a historical journey through the creation and development of the dictionary. This book is an educational treasure, nestled in the \u003cstrong\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/strong\u003e category, and a must-read for those intrigued by linguistic evolution and the stories of the individuals who contributed to this monumental work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Sarah Ogilvie's books for an enlightening adventure that combines scholarly insight with captivating storytelling. Perfect for both academic enthusiasts and casual readers with an interest in language, culture, and society.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-dictionary-people-by-sarah-ogilvie-9781784744946","title":"The Dictionary People","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe people's history of the first great crowdsourcing experiment of the Victorian age—the Oxford English Dictionary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat do three murderers, Karl Marx's daughter, and a vegetarian vicar have in common? They all helped create the Oxford English Dictionary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Oxford English Dictionary has long been associated with elite institutions and Victorian men; its longest-serving editor, James Murray, devoted 36 years to the project, reaching as far as the letter T. However, the Dictionary didn’t just belong to the experts; it relied on contributions from the public. By the time it was finished in 1928, its 414,825 entries had been crowdsourced from a surprising and diverse group of people, including archaeologists, astronomers, murderers, naturists, novelists, pornographers, queer couples, suffragists, vicars, and vegetarians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLexicographer Sarah Ogilvie dives deep into previously untapped archives to tell a people's history of the OED. She traces the lives of thousands of contributors who defined the English language, from eccentric autodidacts to family groups who made word-collection their passion. 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They all helped create the Oxford English Dictionary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Oxford English Dictionary has long been associated with elite institutions and Victorian men. But the Dictionary didn't just belong to the experts; it relied on contributions from members of the public. By 1928, its 414,825 entries had been crowdsourced from a surprising and diverse group of people, from astronomers to murderers, naturists, pornographers, suffragists, and queer couples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLexicographer Sarah Ogilvie dives deep into previously untapped archives to tell a people's history of the OED. 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