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In Defense of Plain English the Decline and Fall of Literacy: The Decline and Fall of Literacy in Canada - Brossura
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This indispensable guide to the English language belongs beside the dictionary in every Canadian home. Written in an easy-to-understand light-hearted style, the content of the book is nevertheless serious and important. Our language is declining; illiteracy is rampant. Worse, the sloppy, incorrect use of language is perpetrated by educators, the media, politicians, and others who should be setting a good example.
Besides giving simple illustrations of the correct use of grammar and choice of words, the author deals with the commonest offences: language misused, mis-spelled, and misunderstood, and the appalling use of words (usually incorrect) that many people consider sophisticated or "classy."
Using actual quotations from essays of university students, the media, and even "good" books, the author clearly defines bad English and explains in a straightforward manner how to change it to good English. What makes this book unique is its complete lack of pretentiousness and its powerful plea for the return of plain English.
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L'autore
Victoria Branden, BA (Hon.), MA, taught English for many years. She has written numerous articles and short stories for newspapers and magazines, including Saturday Night and Chatelaine, as well as radio and TV dramas and series for the CBC. Her published books include Understanding Ghosts and two novels, Flitterin' Judas and Mrs. Job. She received the 1991 award as "Environmentalist of the Year" for articles on environmental issues, to which she is deeply committed.
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Book by Branden Victoria
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- EditoreDundurn Pr Ltd
- Data di pubblicazione1992
- ISBN 10 0888821433
- ISBN 13 9780888821430
- RilegaturaCopertina flessibile
- Numero di pagine1
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In Defense of Plain English: the Decline and Fall of Literacy
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Hounslow Press, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1992
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ISBN 13: 9780888821430
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In Defence of Plain English The Decline and Fall of Literacy in Canada
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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Trade Paperback. Very Good, there are some markings and notes through the book and on the inside of the bakc cover. Age tanning to the edges. "This indispensable guide to the English language belongs beside the dictionary in every Canadian home. Written in an easy-to-understand light-hearted style, the content of the book is nevertheless serious and important. Our language is declining; illiteracy is rampant. Worse, the sloppy, incorrect use of language is perpetrated by educators, the media, politicians, and others who should be setting a good example." ; 8.82 X 5.98 X 0.63 inches; 200 pages. Codice articolo 22481
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