The Oxford Dictionary of American Usage and Style - Paperback

$28.99

The Oxford Dictionary of American Usage and Style - Paperback

Name: The Oxford Dictionary of American Usage and Style - Paperback
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SKU: 9780195135084
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by Bryan A. Garner

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Book Overview

What's the singular of paparazzi? Is graffiti singular or plural? What about kudos? Should I say empathic or empathetic? Is it a couple of dozen or a couple dozen? What's the correct pronunciation of concierge? Or schism? Or flaccid?

In this book of crisp, precise, and often witty pronouncements on modern American English, Bryan Garner decisively answers these and thousands of other questions that bedevil those who care about the language. Garner draws on massive evidence to support his judgments, citing thousands of examples--good, bad, and ugly--from sources such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Newsweek.

No one can browse through the book without sharing the authors spirited awareness of how words work and his relish for exposing the affectations that bloat our language. And even if you don't have the time for browsing, but simply want a quick answer to an editorial riddle, this book is your best bet.

ISBN	9780195135084
Author	Bryan A. Garner
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Genre	Education
Format	Paperback
Published	January 2000
Language	ENG- English
Pages	384
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Adults
Print Size	Standard Print

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