Columbia Guide to Standard American English - Hardcover

Wilson, Kenneth G.

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9781567312676: Columbia Guide to Standard American English

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1567312675 ISBN 13: 9781567312676

Publisher: Fine Communications, 1999

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Here is a reliable and readable guide to effective writing for the America of today. Wilson's guide is unique in presenting a systematic, comprehensive view of language as determined by context. Provides a simple chart of contexts and explains in which contexts a particular usage is appropriate. A to Z format.

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An advocate of "linguistic good manners," Wilson (a consultant for The Standard College Dictionary ) has produced a guide of more than 6500 entries, arranged alphabetically, focusing on American (as opposed to British or Canadian) English. Since many appropriate uses of language depend on the context, Wilson diagrams five levels of speech and three levels of writing, ranging from most informal to most formal, and refers to them in many of his explications. He clearly explains the fine distinctions in words often used interchangeably, such as flout and flaunt or infer and imply. Additionally, Wilson suggests what to do about sexist language, what is construed as an ethnic slur, and when a split infinitive is acceptable. Recommended for writers, speakers, editors, and all language lovers.
- Cathy Sabol, Northern Virginia Community Coll., Manassas
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review:

The most reliable and entertaining guide to effective writing and speaking for Americans today. (The Christian Science Monitor)

American English at long last has Fowler's equal. (Wilson Library Bulletin)

Will act as a handy desk companion to anyone preparing a speech, paper, or presentation, and might be of particular value for nonnative English speakers. (Choice)

Recommended for writers, speakers, editors, and all language lovers. (Library Journal)

Will act as a handy desk companion to anyone preparing a speech, paper, or presentation. (Choice)

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