Overview

This is a guide to English usage for readers and writers, professional and amateur, established and aspiring, formal trainees and those trying to break in; students of English, both language and literature, and their teachers. It concentrates on writing rather than speech. But the advice given on how to use words in writing can usually be applied to formal speech - what is carefully considered, broadcast, presented, scripted or prepared for delivery to a public audience - as opposed to informal, colloquial speech. The book is intended to be practical - and also fun. Whether you want to improve your writing for professional purposes or simply enjoy exploring the highways and byways of English usage.

Full Product Details

Author:   Wynford Hicks
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 12.90cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 19.80cm
Weight:   0.408kg
ISBN:  

9780415320191

ISBN 10:   0415320194
Pages:   268
Publication Date:   04 June 2004
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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'Hicks has a good eye for otiose construction and puffed-up words ... he trawls contemporary literature, blue pencil poised, marking down Margaret Drabble, Jonathan Franzen and even the Queen' - Times Literary Supplement 'Hicks' book is a useful and entertaining addition to any home or school library' - The Teacher 'For any language enthusiast, this is so entertaining you can't put it down' - Mantex book reviews 'This handy book should stand on the desk of anyone engaged in written communication' - Church Times, The Church of England Newspaper 'Wynford Hicks really does have a way with words ... the correct way. Whether you want to improve your writing for professional purposes or just want to know more about our native language this book provides excellent value.' - Sunday Sun

Author Information

Wynford Hicks is a freelance journalist and editorial trainer specialising in the use of English, subediting and writing styles. He is the author of the successful English for Journalists and Writing for Journalists and the joint author of Subediting for Journalists, all published by Routledge. He now lives in France.

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