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Synopsis
We often take punctuation for granted, but its evolution has been largely responsible for our ability to communicate meaning and convey emphasis with the written word. Believing that the best way to understand usage is to study it historically, Parkes focuses on how marks have actually been used. He cites examples from a wide range of literary texts from different periods and languages; the examples and plates also provide the reader with an opportunity to test Parkes's observations.
This long-awaited book will no doubt stimulate debate among writers, editors, literary critics, philosophers, linguists, rhetoricians, and historians. It is destined to become a standard reference work for anyone interested in the history and use of language.
This long-awaited book will no doubt stimulate debate among writers, editors, literary critics, philosophers, linguists, rhetoricians, and historians. It is destined to become a standard reference work for anyone interested in the history and use of language.
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About the Author
M. B. Parkes is Fellow of Keble College and Lecturer in Palaeography, Oxford University. He is the author of English Cursive Book Hands 1250-1500 (California, 1980).
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PAUSE AND EFFECT : AN INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF PUNCTUATION IN THE WEST
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University of California Press, Berkeley, 1993
ISBN 10: 0520079418
ISBN 13: 9780520079410
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Hardcover. Dust Jacket Condition: dj. Quarto, xvi, 327 pages. In Good condition with a Very Good dust jacket. Spine is white with black print on gold banner. Dust jacket in mylar. Boards in black cloth. Text block has name in ink on half-title page, spotting to top edge. Illustrated: b&w plates (facsimiles). [Oversized book(s). Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates]. NOTE: NOTE: Shelved in Locked Annex Area, Netdesk Column QB (ND-QB) . 1418129. FP New Rockville Stock. Seller Inventory # 1418129
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PAUSE AND EFFECT; An Ingtroduction to the History of Punctuation in the West
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University of California Press, 1993
ISBN 10: 0520079418
ISBN 13: 9780520079410
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. B/w plates throughout. Due to size, ships within US only and only by media rate mail.; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 400 pages. Seller Inventory # 60698