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The banned list
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- Book Synopsis
- A manifesto for clear writing and an indictment of the damage done to the English language by the use of jargon John Rentoul examines how poor writing and a reliance on jargon have damaged our ability to communicate with each other and makes the case for the use of clear English. He addresses the verbification of nouns, the use of waffle to pad out a simple statement, and the importing of business jargon into everyday situations. Unashamedly polemical in tone, his essay condemning contemporary linguistic atrocities is the perfect read for anyone who has ever had the misfortune to read a public policy report on key deliverables or a newspaper article about the latest game-changer.
- About The Author
- John Rentoul is chief political commentator for the Independent on Sunday and the author of Tony Blair: Prime Minister. His popular blog features the ever-growing Banned List of over-used, meaningless words and phrases.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781907642425
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Elliott & Thompson, (20 October 2011)
- Number of Pages
- 109
- Weight
- 200 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 178 x 114 x 15 mm
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