Author Description
A Cornerstore Of Oxford's Language Reference List, 'garner's Modern English Usage' Now Includes Revisions To More Than 2,300 Entries To Reflect The Nuances Of English Usage Not Only In The United States, But In Australia And New Zealand, The United Kingdom, Canada, And South Africa. Cover; Garner's Modern English Usage; Copyright; Dedication; Epigraph; Contents; Preface To The Fourth Edition; Preface To The First Edition; Acknowledgments; List Of Essay Entries; List Of Abbreviations; Pronunciation Guide; Key To The Language-change Index; Making Peace In The Language Wars; The Ongoing Tumult In English Usage; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; X; Y; Z; Glossary Of Grammatical, Rhetorical, And Other Language-related Terms; A Timeline Of Books On Usage; Select Bibliography; Select Index Of Writers Quoted Or Mentioned Bryan Garner. This Edition Previously Issued In Print: 2016. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
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THE THESIS
What are the current standards and evolving nuances of English usage across the global Anglosphere? Bryan Garner, a prominent legal scholar and lexicographer, provides a comprehensive analytical framework for navigating the complexities of modern English. By synthesizing historical linguistic trends with contemporary usage data, the text serves as a definitive guide for writers, editors, and students seeking precision in their communication.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Over 2,300 entries covering grammar, syntax, and word choice
- A glossary of grammatical, rhetorical, and language-related terminology
- A timeline of historical usage books and a select bibliography
- Comparative analysis of usage patterns in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa
Scope Limits
- Does not provide exhaustive instruction on creative writing techniques or narrative structure
- Focuses primarily on standard English rather than regional dialects or slang
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and linguists frequently cite this work as a foundational reference for professional writing and editorial standards. Readers often note the academic density of the prose, which is balanced by the author's clear and prescriptive approach to complex linguistic debates.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
ISBN-10:
0190632372
ISBN-13:
9780190632373
Non-Fiction
Reference
Language
Linguistics
Americanisms
Writing
Grammar
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