Standard Written English: A Guide

Gaskell, Philip

ISBN 10: 0748611363 / ISBN 13: 9780748611362

Verlag: Edinburgh University Press, 1998

Beschreibung

Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD PAPERBACK Standard-sized.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers M0748611363Z3

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Standard Written English: A Guide
• Verlag: Edinburgh University Press
• Erscheinungsjahr: 1998
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 0748611363
• ISBN-13: 9780748611362
• Einband: Paperback
• Zustand: Good

Über diesen Titel

Inhaltsangabe

This book is a clear and concise guide to written English. It is a manual which explains, using numerous illustrative examples, a form of the English language which is both distinct and common to the whole of the English-speaking world: 'Standard Written English' (SWE). The first part concerns the elements of the English language: vocabulary, grammar, usage and so on. Common mistakes are described, and 'cures' are offered. Then Part II shows how these elements can be put together in the formal written language. Parts III and IV contain entertaining examples of SWE in actual use, with commentaries. Part III follows the work of four notable stylists. Part IV is a collection of fifty case studies in the useof the language, arranged by subjects such as 'Autobiography', 'Journalism', Literary Criticism', and 'Technology and Computing'. The book ends with an article on the history of the English language by the lexicographer R W Burchfield, and an annotated bibliography. Standard Written English is a one-stop guide for anyone who finds themselves having to write, or express themselves, in clear, plain English.Features* Unique focus on Standard Written English* Breadth of coverage - from the elements of the English language to the mechanics of formal writing* Range of illustrative examples and case studies* Concise, clear commentaries and explanations* Annotated bibliography

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Charlotte y Peter Fiell son dos autoridades en historia, teoría y crítica del diseño y han escrito más de sesenta libros sobre la materia, muchos de los cuales se han convertido en éxitos de ventas. También han impartido conferencias y cursos como profesores invitados, han comisariado exposiciones y asesorado a fabricantes, museos, salas de subastas y grandes coleccionistas privados de todo el mundo. Los Fiell han escrito numerosos libros para TASCHEN, entre los que se incluyen 1000 Chairs, Diseño del siglo XX, El diseño industrial de la A a la Z, Scandinavian Design y Diseño del siglo XXI.