Essential English for Journalists, Editors and Writers
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Essential English is an indispensable guide to the use of words as tools of communication. It is written primarily for journalists, yet its lessons are of immense value to all who face the problem of giving information, whether to the general public or within business, professional or social organisations.FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED BY CRAWFORD GILLANRECOMMENDED BY THE SOCIETY OF EDITORS
Additional information
Weight | 0.316 kg |
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Dimensions | 2.3 × 13.5 × 21.6 cm |
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Format | Paperback |
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Pages | 320 |
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Year Published | 2000-5-4 |
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Publication City/Country | London, United Kingdom |
ISBN 10 | 0712664475 |
About The Author | Sir Harold Matthew Evans is a British-born journalist and writer who was editor of The Sunday Times from 1967 to 1981. He has written various books on history and journalism, including Essential English. Since 2001, Evans has served as editor-at-large of The Week Magazine and since 2005, he has been a contributor to the Guardian and BBC Radio 4. He lives in New York with his wife and childen. |
Review Quote | Demonstrates how to clear whole jungles of vagueness and verbal clutter |
Other text | Every journalist in England should read this exceptional book. Harry Evans is a master of our trade and a master of how to use the English language |