How to Write, Speak and Think More Effectively [Paperback]

Rudolf Flesch (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Signet (September 1, 1963)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451167635
• ISBN-13: 978-0451167637
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #767,057 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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41 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How Johnny Should Write !, January 26, 2000

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This review is from: How to Write, Speak and Think More Effectively (Paperback)

Rudolf Flesch was one of (if not) the first to realize that effective written communication differs from what we learn in "English" courses. This classic book teaches pragmatic written communications in an easily readable style! Further, Flesch introduced the "fog index" to quantify the readability of a manuscript! These concepts are the bases of effective journalism and modern technical (scientific) writing. This book is the "touch-stone" to communication in technical/journalistic writing!

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good advice and an inspiring delivery., September 30, 1999

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This review is from: How to Write, Speak and Think More Effectively (Paperback)

Flesch also wrote "Why Johnny Can't Read". He writes passionately; he advocates good, solid education and plain, simple writing. This book not only explains readable writing--it IS readable writing. The original edition dates back nearly to World War II, but it was ahead of its time: his advice is every bit as good today as the day it was written.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good advice with an inspiring delivery., September 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Write, Speak and Think More Effectively (Paperback)

Flesch also wrote "Why Johnny Can't Read". He writes passionately; he advocates good, solid education and plain, simple writing. This book not only explains readable writing--it IS readable writing. The original edition dates back nearly to World War II, but it was ahead of its time: his advice is every bit as good today as the day it was written.