Lost For Words: The Use And Abuse Of The English Language

Lost For Words: The Use And Abuse Of The English Language by John Humphrys


ISBN
9780340838914
Published
Released
01 / 11 / 2006
Binding
Hardcover
Pages
352
Dimensions
139 x 223 x 33mm

From empty cliché to meaningless jargon, dangling participle to sentences without verbs, the English language is reeling. It is under attack from all sides: politicians dupe us with deliberately evasive language; academics talk obscure mumbo jumbo; journalists and broadcasters, who should know better, lazily collaborate.

John Humphreys exposes the depths to which our beautiful language has sunk and offers many examples of the most common atrocities. He also dispenses some sensible guidance on how to use simple, clear and honest language. He knows he may be hanged on his own gallows, but is prepared to take the risk in support of his beloved Campaign for Real English.
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