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Overview"Since the publication of the 2nd edition of Plain Language for Lawyers, plain language has taken off in leaps and bounds. There have been major developments in plain language in Australia and around the world. Plain language is now part of the range of services Australian lawyers routinely offer their clients. The internet and email have revolutionised the way that lawyers communicate. Laws continue to be passed requiring documents to be written in language that is ""easy to understand"", ""intelligible"", ""comprehensible"" or ""expressed plainly"", or requiring ""plain language"" or ""plain English"". Case law is highlighting the risks for banks and others who continue to use documents that cannot easily be understood. The courts have more experience in considering and interpreting documents written in plain language. Michele M Asprey has comprehensively revised and updated this edition: The book covers the significant developments in plain language and the law since 1996. There are 2 chapters, one on writing email and writing for the internet, and the other on designing documents intended to be read on the computer screen. Chapter 3 (Why plain language?) has been expanded and divided into 2 chapters: Chapter 3 - Why plain language? And Chapter 4 - Plain language around the world, reflecting the many developments in plain language on the international scene While Australia is still an influential leader, the plain language movement is truly an international one. Developments in one jurisdiction influence others. For that reason this edition includes more information from jurisdictions outside Australia about plain language projects, case law and legislation." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Michele M AspreyPublisher: Federation Press Imprint: Federation Press Edition: 3rd New edition Dimensions: Width: 16.20cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 21.30cm Weight: 0.414kg ISBN: 9781862874640ISBN 10: 1862874646 Pages: 336 Publication Date: 01 July 2003 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Replaced By: 9781862877757 Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of stock  Table of ContentsContents What is this book about? What is plain language? Why plain language? Plain language around the world Fundamentals Structure Words Grammatical structures to avoid Legal affectations and other nasty habits Overused words and formulas Little words: big problems What about the rules of legal interpretation? A plain language vocabulary Email and the internet Document design basics Designing documents for the computer screen Testing your writing Any questions? Thank you/ IndexReviewsThis book is a must-have for anyone whose livelihood depends upon human communication. While directed specifically towards lawyers, the volume's pertinence extends to a much wider audience, including professors, doctors, corporate executives and students, just to name a few. ... Asprey arranges the book into 18 short, accessible chapters, cleverly anticipating readers' common questions and concerns and ultimately proving that she knows her audience well, making a seemingly tough sell with ease, style and finesse. - Trade Practices Law Journal, Vol 11, December 2003 "This book is a must-have for anyone whose livelihood depends upon human communication. While directed specifically towards lawyers, the volume's pertinence extends to a much wider audience, including professors, doctors, corporate executives and students, just to name a few. ... Asprey arranges the book into 18 short, accessible chapters, cleverly anticipating readers' common questions and concerns and ultimately proving that she knows her audience well, making a seemingly ""tough sell"" with ease, style and finesse. - Trade Practices Law Journal, Vol 11, December 2003" Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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