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Overview"Which is preferred - nom de plume, pseudonym, or pen name? What are neologisms, disguised conjunctions, and fused participles? Language enters into almost every part of human life and yet it is all too often misused: directness and clarity disappear in a whirl of clichés, euphemisms, and wooliness of expression. Janet Whitcut has revised Eric Partridge's popular reference book to reflect the language of well-informed writers, readers, and speakers today. She has also added a section to the book entitled ""Vogue Words,"" which includes words that have acquired a new power and influence." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Eric Partridge , Janet Whitcut , Janet WhitcutPublisher: WW Norton & Co Imprint: WW Norton & Co Edition: Revised Edition Dimensions: Width: 14.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 21.10cm Weight: 0.509kg ISBN: 9780393317091ISBN 10: 0393317099 Pages: 400 Publication Date: 17 December 1997 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsEntertaining and informative. Entertaining and informative.-- Library Journal Will be appreciated by language lovers, students, and writers. . . . It now reflects the language changes of the '90s, while retaining succinct and witty essays by Partridge on such subjects as ambiguity, euphemisms, jargon, negation, and puns. . . . A gem of linguistic information.-- Chattanooga Free Press """Will be appreciated by language lovers, students, and writers. . . . It now reflects the language changes of the '90s, while retaining succinct and witty essays by Partridge on such subjects as ambiguity, euphemisms, jargon, negation, and puns. . . . A gem of linguistic information."" -- Chattanooga Free Press ""Entertaining and informative."" -- Library Journal" Author InformationThe late Eric Partridge was the author of many classic books on the English language. Janet Whitcut has contributed to many publications including The International Encyclopedia of Lexicography and The Oxford Thesaurus. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |