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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Hard-Hitting, Witty and Astute
The introductory essay alone makes this book worthwhile -- the editor traces Lasch's evolution as a historian, and shows how his interest in plain writing evolved along with his political thinking. The examples in the text are both entertaining and informative, and the writing advice is excellent. A good resource people who care about how writing and thinking impact our...
Published on October 27, 2002 by Elizabeth Danziger
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9 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
I appreciate what he attempted, but...
I appreciate what the author was attempting to do, but do not feel the book succeeds. It is too dry to read on its own (as a sort of William Safire-style curmudgeon rant on language), and not comprehensive enough to be a useful desk reference. In addition, the first 30 or so pages are actually a biography of the author (who died a few years ago) by one of his...
Published on September 27, 2002 by David L Zumchak
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Hard-Hitting, Witty and Astute,
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This review is from: Plain Style: A Guide to Written English (Paperback)
The introductory essay alone makes this book worthwhile -- the editor traces Lasch's evolution as a historian, and shows how his interest in plain writing evolved along with his political thinking. The examples in the text are both entertaining and informative, and the writing advice is excellent. A good resource people who care about how writing and thinking impact our society.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Update of, and Supplement to, Strunk & White,
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This review is from: Plain Style: A Guide to Written English (Hardcover)
Similar in style and tone (and usefulness) to Strunk & White's classic "Elements of Style". Short, pithy, intelligent. Lots of examples, followed by Professor Lasch's thoughtful, penetrating, often witty comments. Recommended for all undergrads.
9 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
I appreciate what he attempted, but...,
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This review is from: Plain Style: A Guide to Written English (Paperback)
I appreciate what the author was attempting to do, but do not feel the book succeeds. It is too dry to read on its own (as a sort of William Safire-style curmudgeon rant on language), and not comprehensive enough to be a useful desk reference.In addition, the first 30 or so pages are actually a biography of the author (who died a few years ago) by one of his colleagues. Perhaps to someone researching Lasch himself (who was, admittedly, a renown academic) this material would be interesting, but it isn't in the context of language reference. |
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Plain Style: A Guide to Written English by Christopher Lasch (Paperback - May 3, 2002)
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