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Title
Plain words : a guide to the use of English
Call Number
PN 145 G72 2015
Author
Gowers, Ernest, 1880-1966
Gowers, Rebecca
Edition
Revised and updated
Imprint
London : Penguin Books, c2014.
Physical Description
xxvii, 288 pages : illustrations
Abstract
''Presents a fresh edition Plain Words, that was intended simply as a guide to the proper use of English for the Civil Service. This guide reflects numerous changes that took place in English usage. It features a private archive.''
Table of Contents
Prologue -- A digression on legal English -- The elements -- Correctness -- The choice of words -- The handling of words -- Punctuation -- Epilogue.
Notes
Includes bibliographical references.
Language
English / Anglais
Subject
English language - Style
English language - Terms and phrases
Vocabulary
ISBN
9780241960349
Location
STACKS / RAYONS
Access
Public
ID
CAT 18099
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