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A manifesto for clear writing and an indictment of the damage done to the English language by the use of jargon John Rentoul examines how poor writing and a reliance on jargon have damaged our ability to communicate with each other and makes the case for the use of clear English. He addresses the verbification of nouns, the use of waffle to pad out a simple statement, and the importing of business jargon into everyday situations. Unashamedly polemical in tone, his essay condemning contemporary linguistic atrocities is the perfect read for anyone who has ever had the misfortune to read a public policy report on key deliverables or a newspaper article about the latest game-changer.
ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1907642420
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Elliott & Thompson
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 1, 2012
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781907642425
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1907642425
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.5 x 0.6 x 7 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #1,238,567 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #761 in Words, Language & Grammar Reference #1,061 in Communication Reference (Books) #2,104 in Linguistics Reference
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