The Complete Plain Words
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The Complete Plain Words is a definitive guide to clear and effective writing in the English language, widely regarded as one of the most authoritative works on written communication. Originally written by Sir Ernest Gowers and first published in 1954 at the request of the British Civil Service, the book argues powerfully against bureaucratic jargon, verbose prose, and obscure language in official and everyday writing. Revised by Sir Bruce Fraser, it instructs readers on how to achieve clarity, precision, and simplicity, covering everything from word choice and sentence structure to grammar and punctuation. With wit and scholarly rigour, it presents timeless principles that remain as relevant to modern writers as they were to the civil servants for whom it was first intended. A cornerstone of English usage guides, it has earned its place on the shelves of writers, editors, students, and professionals alike.
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$3.07The Complete Plain Words
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Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
The Complete Plain Words is a definitive guide to clear and effective writing in the English language, widely regarded as one of the most authoritative works on written communication. Originally written by Sir Ernest Gowers and first published in 1954 at the request of the British Civil Service, the book argues powerfully against bureaucratic jargon, verbose prose, and obscure language in official and everyday writing. Revised by Sir Bruce Fraser, it instructs readers on how to achieve clarity, precision, and simplicity, covering everything from word choice and sentence structure to grammar and punctuation. With wit and scholarly rigour, it presents timeless principles that remain as relevant to modern writers as they were to the civil servants for whom it was first intended. A cornerstone of English usage guides, it has earned its place on the shelves of writers, editors, students, and professionals alike.
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
The Complete Plain Words is a definitive guide to clear and effective writing in the English language, widely regarded as one of the most authoritative works on written communication. Originally written by Sir Ernest Gowers and first published in 1954 at the request of the British Civil Service, the book argues powerfully against bureaucratic jargon, verbose prose, and obscure language in official and everyday writing. Revised by Sir Bruce Fraser, it instructs readers on how to achieve clarity, precision, and simplicity, covering everything from word choice and sentence structure to grammar and punctuation. With wit and scholarly rigour, it presents timeless principles that remain as relevant to modern writers as they were to the civil servants for whom it was first intended. A cornerstone of English usage guides, it has earned its place on the shelves of writers, editors, students, and professionals alike.
