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Books: The Language Beat: Essays and Reporting on Language and Life: Erard (2026)
More than two decades ago, Michael Erard, a linguist and writer, set out to marry the linguist’s fascination with language to the journalist’s fascination with story. Could he go beyond the usual cliches and engage with language where and how it’s actually used and studied?
In journalism, a "beat" is an area or topic to which a journalist brings their expertise. "The Language Beat: Essays and Reporting on Language and Life" collects 42 of Erard’s long-form features, reports, essays and review