Isbn: 9780672519901 - strictly speaking: will america be the death of english? (42 resultados)

Hardcover. Condición: Fair.

Condición: Fair. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: First ] [ Water Damage: SLIGHT, doesn't affect use ] Publisher: Bobbs-Merrill Company Pub Date: 10/1/1974 Binding: Hardcover Pages: 205 First edition.

Hardback. Condición: Good. Admiring colleagues have called Edwin Newman an antipollutant, sensibly sardonic, a rare bird, a genial intellect, a man nobody is going to fool anywhere, anytime, anyway. Here, in his first book, these qualities are joined.Newman focuses on the sorry state of the English language as a reflection of the sorry state of the society. He skewers stereotypes, clich s, errors, and jargon used by weather forecasters, presidents, vice-presidents, sportscasters, diplomats, senators, pollsters, convention nominators, corporation executives, newsmen, advertisers, Watergate defendants, social scientists, college presidents, foreign correspondents, youth. If words are devalued, he argues, so are ideas and so are human beings.Drawing upon his wealth of experience in newspapers, radio, and television, Newman contends with headwind components, game plans, bottom lines, out of sight, confidence factors, unsightly bulges, nitty gritty, and such. He deflates the pompous, the grandiose, the stilted, and the hollow. He rejoices in language that is lucid, graceful, direct, civilized. The reader rejoices with him.…

Hardcover. Condición: Acceptable. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket.…

hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. First Edition. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear .

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condición: Good. First. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condición: Good. First. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condición: Good. First. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardback. Condición: Good. Admiring colleagues have called Edwin Newman an antipollutant, sensibly sardonic, a rare bird, a genial intellect, a man nobody is going to fool anywhere, anytime, anyway. Here, in his first book, these qualities are joined.Newman focuses on the sorry state of the English language as a reflection of the sorry state of the society. He skewers stereotypes, clich s, errors, and jargon used by weather forecasters, presidents, vice-presidents, sportscasters, diplomats, senators, pollsters, convention nominators, corporation executives, newsmen, advertisers, Watergate defendants, social scientists, college presidents, foreign correspondents, youth. If words are devalued, he argues, so are ideas and so are human beings.Drawing upon his wealth of experience in newspapers, radio, and television, Newman contends with headwind components, game plans, bottom lines, out of sight, confidence factors, unsightly bulges, nitty gritty, and such. He deflates the pompous, the grandiose, the stilted, and the hollow. He rejoices in language that is lucid, graceful, direct, civilized. The reader rejoices with him.…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Tenth Printing. This hardcover edition of Strictly Speaking is in good condition, with a sturdy binding and clean pages. The spine shows some wear but remains intact, and there are no inscriptions or signs of being an ex-library copy. The dust jacket condition is unknown, as it is not visible in the provided images. …

Condición: good. A good reading copy. May contain markings or be a withdrawn library copy.

Condición: Acceptable. Missing dust jacket. Has a small amount of writing/highlighting. Acceptable Condition. Five star seller - Buy with confidence.

hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Red hardcover with dust jacket, 205 pages. Contents in very good condition; dj is worn around the edges. "Newman's wry eye focuses on the sorry state of the English language as a reflection of the sorry state of the society.".

Hardcover. Condición: Good.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fair. 1st Edition. Some tears in jacket. Staining on pages 18-19 but text is still legible. About the book: Admiring colleagues have called Edwin Newman an antipollutant, sensibly sardonic, a rare bird, a genial intellect, a man nobody is going to fool anywhere, anytime, anyway. Here, in his first book, these qualities are joined. Newman focuses on the sorry state of the English language as a reflection of the sorry state of the society. He skewers stereotypes, clichés, errors, and jargon used by weather forecasters, presidents, vice-presidents, sportscasters, diplomats, senators, pollsters, convention nominators, corporation executives, newsmen, advertisers, Watergate defendants, social scientists, college presidents, foreign correspondents, youth. If words are devalued, he argues, so are ideas and so are human beings. Drawing upon his wealth of experience in newspapers, radio, and television, Newman contends with headwind components, game plans, bottom lines, out of sight, confidence factors, unsightly bulges, nitty gritty, and such. He deflates the pompous, the grandiose, the stilted, and the hollow. He rejoices in language that is lucid, graceful, direct, civilized. The reader rejoices with him.…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Bobbs-Merrill Company 1974-10-01 00:00:00 Hardcover with jacket. Light tearing and scuffing to jacket. Several instances of annotation in red pen in margins. Tight binding.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fair. Admiring colleagues have called Edwin Newman an antipollutant, sensibly sardonic, a rare bird, a genial intellect, a man nobody is going to fool anywhere, anytime, anyway. In his book, Strictly Speaking, these qualities are joined. Newman's wry eye focuses on the sorry state of the English language as a reflection of the sad state of American society. He skewers stereotypes, cliches, errors, and jargon used by weather forecasters, presidents, vice-presidents, sportscasters, diplomats, senators, pollsters, newsmen, advertisers, social scientists, college presidents, foreign correspondents, youth. Few escape. Drawing upon his wealth of experience in newspapers, radio, and television, Newman deflates the pompous, the grandiose, the stilted, the hollow. He rejoices in language that is lucid, graceful, direct, civilized. The reader rejoices in him. Piece(s) of the spine missing. Due to age and/or environmental conditions, the pages of this book have darkened. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Moderate shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book. …

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. 1st Edition. Shelf wear. Tanning along fore edges and pages. Rubbing and fading to jacket. Tiny chips along edges of jacket. Spine creases.

Hardcover. Condición: USED Good. small chips on front dj.

Hardcover. Condición: Used - Acceptable. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. Dust jacket is protected by mylar. Name of previous bookseller on stamp inside cover.

Hard Cover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. Fourth Printing. Jacket scuffed with chipped edges, closed tears. Boards have light wear. Pages are clean, text has no markings, binding is sound. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardcover. Condición: As New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Octavo, hardcover, as new in VG+ red and black pictorial dj. 205 pp. including index and notes on author. Newman focuses on the sorry state of the English language as a reflection of the sorry state of the society. He skewers stereotypes, clichés, errors, and jargon used by weather forecasters, presidents, vice-presidents, sportscasters, diplomats, senators, pollsters, convention nominators, corporation executives, newsmen, advertisers, Watergate defendants, social scientists, college presidents, foreign correspondents, youth. You name it.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. First Edition. Very Good condition. First edition, first printing.; 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall; 205 pages.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Price clipped. Front flap creased.

hardcover. book club ed. B026388; 205 pp hardcover, good contents & dustjacket, some wear & fading.

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. No Dust Jacket. First Edition; First Printing. 205 pages; moderate to heavy foxing on the exterior edges of textblock. Some speckles on prelims. Minor shelf wear. Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. No markings. ; - Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.…