Accidence Will Happen: A Recovering Pedant's Guide to English Language and Style
Oliver Kamm • Rizzoli • ISBN-13 978-1681771472
Accidence Will Happen: A Recovering Pedant's Guide to English Language and Style
ISBN-10: 1681771470 · ISBN-13: 978-1681771472 · 2016
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Oliver Kamm offers a spirited and pragmatic defense of linguistic evolution, challenging the rigid prescriptions of traditional grammarians. This insightful guide encourages readers to embrace the fluidity of the English language while navigating the nuances of effective style and usage.
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Contributor: Oliver Kamm
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Category: English CompositionCategory: Grammar And UsageCategory: LinguisticsCategory: ReferenceCategory: SociolinguisticsCategory: Writing SkillsCategory: PrescriptivismCategory: Descriptivism
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