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Overview"Since its first publication in 1926, this guide to English usage has come to be known affectionately simply as ""Fowler"". Journalists, broadcasters, and writers of all kinds should find it of use for making the definitive judgement on all matters of English usage. Taking account of the extensive changes in standard English, ""Fowler"" has been written afresh and expanded by Robert Burchfield, an Oxford lexicographer. This revised edition of the standard language reference provides: comprehensive advice on correct English; practical help with grammar, syntax, style, and choice of words; clear guidance on usage points; all major points of usage reconsidered and judged in the light of the language of the 1990s, with many new insights into how English is used today. In-depth coverage is given of both British and American English, together with aspects of the English of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and South Africa." Full Product DetailsAuthor: H. W. Fowler , Robert W. Burchfield , H.W. FowlerPublisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Edition: 4th Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 13.00cm , Height: 6.60cm , Length: 21.00cm Weight: 0.944kg ISBN: 9780198602637ISBN 10: 0198602634 Pages: 896 Publication Date: 01 February 1999 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsHenry Fowler's certainties of some 70 years ago have given way to less prescriptive guidance. Contemporary citations have been added, as have many entries devoted to spelling, pronunciation and irregular plurals. This does not leave room, however, for all the usage problems you are likely to encounter, but on those that are discussed, this book is likely to be invoked as the authority. (Kirkus UK) Author Information"Hailed by The Chicago Tribune as ""the greatest living lexicographer,"" Robert Burchfield was the Chief Editor of the Oxford English Dictionary from 1971 to 1984. He is now an Emeritus Fellow of St Peter's College at Oxford University." Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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