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Usage and Abusage takes a long, hard look at the use - and constant misuse - of English. Declaring war on bad grammar, woolliness of expression and poor choice of vocabulary, this essential guide sets out both to highlight problems and pitfalls and to offer constructive advice on the proper use of English.
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The 3rd edition, revised by Janet Whitcut, has been completely reset and brought up-to-date for modern usage. This classic guide, full of advice on how to avoid woolly expressions, bad grammar and poor vocabulary selection, guides the user through the difficulties of writing clear, direct English.
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'A classic' -- Sunday Telegraph
'A handy linguistic reference book and provocative commentary on the present state of English writing'
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'A handy linguistic reference book and provocative commentary on the present state of English writing'
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- PublisherPenguin
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 0140514422
- ISBN 13 9780140514421
- BindingPaperback
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- Number of pages416
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