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As recently as the 1950s humorist Stephen Potter Gamesmanship could still joke that a nice long boring discussion of “oikology” was a perfect strategy for terminating a romantic relationship.
Economic Principals David Warsh 1993
mialuthien commented on the word oikology
oikology – the science of the home; home economics; the "science" of housekeeping
July 26, 2008
bilby commented on the word oikology
Yoiks, there's a science to it?
September 6, 2008
rolig commented on the word oikology
Isn't this just another spelling of ecology?
September 7, 2008