The Columbia Guide to Standard American English by Kenneth G Wilson

The Columbia Guide to Standard American English by Kenneth G Wilson

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This detailed reference work on American English usage presents a systematic view of language as determined by context. The author presents a chart of contexts - from oratorical speech to informal writing - and explains in which context a particular usage is appropriate.

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The Columbia Guide to Standard American English by Kenneth G Wilson

This detailed reference work on American English usage presents a systematic view of language as determined by context. The author presents a chart of contexts - from oratorical speech to informal writing - and explains in which context a particular usage is appropriate.
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ISBN 13 9780231069885
ISBN 10 023106988X
Title The Columbia Guide to Standard American English
Author Kenneth G Wilson
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Columbia University Press
Year published 1993-05-01
Number of pages 500
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