On language

On language

by Safire, William

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Written by a New York Times columnist renowned for his crotchety wit, this tome enlightens readers concerning proper usage, correct pronunciation, the roots of daily discourse, and the vacuous lingo in which "subsume" is co-opting "co-opt", word-burning stoves become "energy systems", and stores that sell eyeglasses squint out at the public as "vision centers". The author is aided in his campaign for precision and clarity in language by a legion of word buffs, language lovers, and learned eccen…

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Title Statements

  • Full title :On language / William Safire.

Summary

Written by a New York Times columnist renowned for his crotchety wit, this tome enlightens readers concerning proper usage, correct pronunciation, the roots of daily discourse, and the vacuous lingo in which "subsume" is co-opting "co-opt", word-burning stoves become "energy systems", and stores that sell eyeglasses squint out at the public as "vision centers". The author is aided in his campaign for precision and clarity in language by a legion of word buffs, language lovers, and learned eccentrics.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:©1980.

Publication Statements

  • Publisher(s):Times Books
  • Place of Publication:New York
  • Language:eng
  • Publication Date:©1980.

Notes

Includes index.

The Physical Object

  • Description:xv, 331 pages : : illustrations ; : 24 cm

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:0812909372, 9780812909371
  • oclc:ocm06486596
  • LC Classification:PE1421
  • Dewey Decimal:428/.00973

Subjects

Anglais (Langue) -- Idiotismes Anglais (langue) -- Usage English language -- Idioms English language -- Usage

Writers

Safire, William

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