Word Perfect
by John O. E. Clark
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Word Perfect is described by the author as having evolved from notes and observations made during his 30-year career as an editor and writer and reflects his own preoccupations and setting. Many French words and phrases are included, as well as terms related to publishing, printing, and papermaking, a discussion of forming comparative and superlative forms of adjectives, and a discussion of correct words denoting compass directions. Day-to-day questions of style and grammar, problem show more meanings, general and technical uses, and background information about the continuing evolution of the language are presented in a clear and accessible way. Word Perfect's interesting entries and its British outlook provide information less likely to appear in standard U.S. usage guides. show lessTags
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If you've ever wanted a transatlantic style guide, this one fills that void.
Most style guides are written from one side of the pond or another, but Clark, manages to write a guide that encompasses traits of both American and British writing style.
While an Englishman, Clark manages to contrast US/UK terms, such as which floor is the first floor in a building, among others.
This book is indespensible if you're an American reading a book from the UK, or a Briton reading a book from the US, and you run across a statement that totally baffles you.
Part English-to-English dictionary, part style manual, wholly informative.
Recommended for any student of English language arts, or anyone trying to get a firmer grasp over the English language (and show more by proxy, the English language). show less
Most style guides are written from one side of the pond or another, but Clark, manages to write a guide that encompasses traits of both American and British writing style.
While an Englishman, Clark manages to contrast US/UK terms, such as which floor is the first floor in a building, among others.
This book is indespensible if you're an American reading a book from the UK, or a Briton reading a book from the US, and you run across a statement that totally baffles you.
Part English-to-English dictionary, part style manual, wholly informative.
Recommended for any student of English language arts, or anyone trying to get a firmer grasp over the English language (and show more by proxy, the English language). show less
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- Canonical title
- Word Perfect
- Original publication date
- 1990
Classifications
- Genres
- Nonfiction, Reference
- DDC/MDS
- 428.003 — Language English & Old English languages Standard English usage (Prescriptive linguistics) standard subdivisions and translation standard subdivisions Dictionaries, encyclopedias, concordances
- LCC
- PE1460 .C485 — Language and Literature English language English Modern English
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- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper
- ISBNs
- 2
- ASINs
- 1
