The complete plain words
Gowers, Ernest, 1880-19662002
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This classic guide to the intricacies of the English language provides clear, succinct explanations of such topics as jargon, spelling, punctuation, superfluous words, the overuse or misuse of words, sexist language and the ground rules of grammar.
Main title:
The complete plain words / Sir Ernest Gowers.
Edition:
3rd ed. / revised by Sidney Greenbaum and Janet Whitcut.
Imprint:
London : Penguin, 1987.
Collation:
vii, 288 p. ; 20 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
This ed. originally published: London: HMSO, 1986.Includes bibliographical references (p. 274-275) and index.
ISBN:
9780140511994 (pbk)
Dewey class:
428428
Local class:
428
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
987800