The Complete Plain Words
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Sir Ernest Gowers
Binding: Hardback
Published: Her Majesty's Stationery Office, 1956
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
The classic The Complete Plain Words presents an authoritative guide to effective English prose, instructing readers on the principles of clarity, conciseness, and precision in writing. This seminal work systematically uncovers common pitfalls in language usage, offering practical advice for avoiding jargon, circumlocution, and ambiguity. Gowers's enduring classic champions a direct and accessible style, illustrating how careful word choice and sentence structure can enhance understanding and impact. It chronicles the evolution of bureaucratic language and argues for a return to simplicity, making it an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to master the art of clear communication. This essential volume details the nuances of grammar, syntax, and vocabulary, providing timeless wisdom for crafting compelling and unambiguous text.
Author: Sir Ernest Gowers
Binding: Hardback
Published: Her Majesty's Stationery Office, 1956
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
The classic The Complete Plain Words presents an authoritative guide to effective English prose, instructing readers on the principles of clarity, conciseness, and precision in writing. This seminal work systematically uncovers common pitfalls in language usage, offering practical advice for avoiding jargon, circumlocution, and ambiguity. Gowers's enduring classic champions a direct and accessible style, illustrating how careful word choice and sentence structure can enhance understanding and impact. It chronicles the evolution of bureaucratic language and argues for a return to simplicity, making it an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to master the art of clear communication. This essential volume details the nuances of grammar, syntax, and vocabulary, providing timeless wisdom for crafting compelling and unambiguous text.