Usage and Abusage by Eric Partridge

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Usage and Abusage by Eric Partridge

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Summary

Language enters into almost every part of human life. Yet it is often misused: directness and clarity disappear in a whirl of cliches, euphemisms and woolliness of expression. This book attacks abusage of all kinds, and at the same time offers advice on the proper use of English.

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Usage and Abusage by Eric Partridge

Language is everybody's business, and enters into almost every part of human life. Yet it is all too often misused: directness and clarity disappear in a whirl of cliches, euphemisms and woolliness of expression. This book attacks abusage of all kinds, and at the same time offers advice on the proper use of English.

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ISBN 13 9780241133019
ISBN 10 0241133017
Title Usage and Abusage
Author Eric Partridge
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Year published 1994-06-30
Number of pages 400
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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