Writing to Learn: How to Write--And Think--Clearly about Any Subject at All

ZINSSER, William

ISBN 10: 0060158840 / ISBN 13: 9780060158842

Published by Harper, 1988

About this Item

Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages. Ex-library book with stamps on the first page, it is also likely to have a small shelf number sticker on the spine.

Seller Inventory # CHL10552291

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Writing to Learn: How to Write--And Think--Clearly about Any Subject at All
• Publisher: Harper
• Publication Date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0060158840
• ISBN 13: 9780060158842
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Used; Good

About this title

Synopsis

This is an essential book for everyone who wants to write clearly about any subject and use writing as a means of learning.

Reviews

Using numerous examples of clear, stylish writing from a broad range of disciplines, and adding the warmth of his personal experiences, Zinsser makes a strong case for his claim that writing about a field of knowledge is the best way to immerse oneself in it and to make it one's own. Three guiding principles emergeaccuracy, brevity, and clarityand, Zinsser argues, writers who keep them in mind will avoid much of the misunderstanding that results from bad writing. Zinnser has particularly harsh words for what he calls "corporation-speak," the incomprehensible nonsense that invades many professional publications. His reference, whose title so accurately sums up its philosophy, should become a standard for those who care about good writing.Terry Skeats, Bishop's Univ. Lib., Lennoxville, Quebec, Canada
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